Illicium tashiroi
Illicium tashiroi, commonly known as the Japanese star anise, is a medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its aromatic fruit, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and inflammation. This plant offers significant pharmacological potential in modern natural therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Illicium tashiroi
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 distribution concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. It is naturally found growing in the diverse landscapes of Japan. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Taiwan. These two locations represent the primary habitats where the species can be located in the wild. Consequently, its range is relatively limited to these specific East Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium tashiroi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tricycloillicinone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tricycloillicinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |