Illigera pentaphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaphylla
ID:
730791
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 26 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730124
Common Names
- Illigera pentaphylla
- Five-leaved Illigera
- Five-petalled Illigera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Illigera pentaphylla (also called five-leaved illigera, among many other common names) is a large, tropical tree with long, leathery leaves and fragrant flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in coastal areas and near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Illigera pentaphylla 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 pentaphylla 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Illigera pentaphylla is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m 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 pentaphylla
Illigera pentaphylla is native to China.
Illigera pentaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illigera pentaphylla?
Illigera pentaphylla
What is the common name of Illigera pentaphylla?
Five-leaved Star Anise
Where is Illigera pentaphylla 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2861958: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.