Illicium simonsii
Illicium simonsii, commonly known as a member of the star anise family, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this species contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Illicium simonsii
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation falls under the genus Illicium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Illicium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is primarily concentrated within the South-Central areas. The species also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam and the East Himalaya. Additionally, its distribution reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically covering Myanmar. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of Illicium simonsii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium simonsii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anisatin, oligandrumin B, oligandrumin D, pseudomajucin, veranisatin D.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anisatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oligandrumin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oligandrumin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudomajucin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| veranisatin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |