Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1153 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730109
Common Names
- Illigera appendiculata
- Appendiculate Illigera
- Appendiculate Anise
Description
Illigera appendiculata (also called Appendaged Illigera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Illigera appendiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Illigera appendiculata is white and yellow in color, with a long stem and a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, white-green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Illigera appendiculata is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a warm, moist environment until they root.
Where to Find Illigera appendiculata
Illigera appendiculata is native to China.
Illigera appendiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illigera appendiculata?
Illigera appendiculata
What is the common name of Illigera appendiculata?
Appendiculate Star Anise
Where is Illigera appendiculata native to?
Southern China
Species in the Illigera genus
Illigera cava,
Illigera appendiculata,
Illigera elegans,
Illigera gammiei,
Illigera megaptera,
Illigera pentaphylla,
Illigera pierrei,
Illigera pulchra,
Illigera thorelii,
Illigera vespertilio,
Illigera villosa,
Illigera madagascariensis,
Illigera orbiculata,
Illigera cordata,
Illigera nervosa,
Illigera grandiflora,
Illigera rhodantha,
Illigera glabra,
Illigera pseudoparviflora,
Illigera brevistaminata,
Illigera henryi,
Illigera parviflora,
Illigera celebica,
Illigera luzonensis,
Illigera trifoliata,
Illigera khasiana,
Illigera aromatica,
Illigera novoguieensis,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus,
Gyrocarpus angustifolius,
Gyrocarpus hababensis,
Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius,
Gyrocarpus mocinoi,
Hernandia beninensis,
Hernandia bivalvis,
Hernandia catalpifolia,
Hernandia cordigera,
Hernandia cubensis,
Hernandia didymantha,
Hernandia drakeana,
Hernandia guianensis,
Hernandia jamaicensis,
Hernandia moerenhoutiana,
Hernandia nukuhivensis,
Hernandia nymphaeifolia,
Hernandia obovata,
Hernandia olivacea,
Hernandia papuana,
Hernandia rostrata,
Hernandia sonora,
Hernandia stenura,
Hernandia temarii,
Hernandia hammelii,
Hernandia voyroni,
Hernandia mascarenensis,
Hernandia lychnifera,
Hernandia wendtii,
Hernandia albiflora,
Hernandia stokesii,
Illigera cava,
Illigera appendiculata,
Illigera elegans,
Illigera gammiei,
Illigera megaptera,
Illigera pentaphylla,
Illigera pierrei,
Illigera pulchra,
Illigera thorelii,
Illigera vespertilio,
Illigera villosa,
Illigera madagascariensis,
Illigera orbiculata,
Illigera cordata,
Illigera nervosa,
Illigera grandiflora,
Illigera rhodantha,
Illigera glabra,
Illigera pseudoparviflora,