Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Nayar & G.S.Giri
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 25: 249 (1983 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730117
Common Names
- Illigera gammiei
- Gammie's Illigera
- Gammie's Anise
Description
Illigera gammiei (also called Gammie's 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 gammiei 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 gammiei 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 gammiei is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Illigera gammiei
Illigera gammiei is native to China.
Illigera gammiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illigera gammiei?
Illigera gammiei
What is the common name of Illigera gammiei?
Gammie's Star Anise
Where is Illigera gammiei 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,