Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
thorelii
ID:
730797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 366 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730130

Common Names

  • Illigera thorelii
  • Thorel's Illigera
  • Thorel Illigera

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Description

Illigera thorelii (also called Thorel's 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 thorelii 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 thorelii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Illigera thorelii is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing and kept moist until established. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Illigera thorelii

Illigera thorelii is native to China.

Illigera thorelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Illigera thorelii?

Illigera thorelii

What is the common name of Illigera thorelii?

Thorel's Star Anise

Where is Illigera thorelii native to?

Southern China

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,