Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
730799

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 22 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730132

Common Names

  • Illigera villosa
  • Hairy Illigera
  • Furry Illigera

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Description

Illigera villosa (also called hairy 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 villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa

Illigera villosa is native to China.

Illigera villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Illigera villosa?

Illigera villosa

What is the common name of Illigera villosa?

Hairy Star Anise

Where is Illigera villosa 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,