Illicium cubense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubense
ID:
730747
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 7: 59 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730080
Common Names
- Cuban Illicium
- Cuban Star Anise
- Cuban Anise
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Illicium cubense (also called Cuban Anise, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Cuba and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Illicium cubense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. The flowers are also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Illicium cubense sub. cubenseIllicium cubense sub. bissei Imkhan.
Illicium cubense sub. guantanamense Imkhan.
Illicium cubense sub. rangelense Imkhan.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Illicium cubense is a white-greenish color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Illicium cubense 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 Illicium cubense
Illicium cubense is native to Cuba and the Bahamas.
Illicium cubense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illicium cubense?
Illicium cubense
What is the common name of Illicium cubense?
Cuban anise
What is the natural habitat of Illicium cubense?
It is native to Cuba.
Species in the Illicium genus
Illicium cubense, Illicium difengpi, Illicium ekmanii, Illicium griffithii, Illicium hottense, Illicium ridleyanum, Illicium stapfii, Illicium sumatranum, Illicium verum, Illicium guajaibonense, Illicium parviflorum, Illicium floridanum, Illicium ternstroemioides, Illicium majus, Illicium arborescens, Illicium dunnianum, Illicium henryi, Illicium jiadifengpi, Illicium philippinense, Illicium tashiroi, Illicium angustisepalum, Illicium burmanicum, Illicium wardii, Illicium macranthum, Illicium simonsii, Illicium tsaii, Illicium lanceolatum, Illicium modestum, Illicium brevistylum, Illicium leiophyllum, Illicium pachyphyllum, Illicium merrillianum, Illicium micranthum, Illicium petelotii, Illicium tenuifolium, Illicium parvifolium, Illicium viridiflorum, Illicium anisatum,
Species in the Schisandraceae family
Illicium cubense, Illicium difengpi, Illicium ekmanii, Illicium griffithii, Illicium hottense, Illicium ridleyanum, Illicium stapfii, Illicium sumatranum, Illicium verum, Illicium guajaibonense, Illicium parviflorum, Illicium floridanum, Illicium ternstroemioides, Illicium majus, Illicium arborescens, Illicium dunnianum, Illicium henryi, Illicium jiadifengpi, Illicium philippinense, Illicium tashiroi, Illicium angustisepalum, Illicium burmanicum, Illicium wardii, Illicium macranthum, Illicium simonsii, Illicium tsaii, Illicium lanceolatum, Illicium modestum, Illicium brevistylum, Illicium leiophyllum, Illicium pachyphyllum, Illicium merrillianum, Illicium micranthum, Illicium petelotii, Illicium tenuifolium, Illicium parvifolium, Illicium viridiflorum, Illicium anisatum, Kadsura celebica, Kadsura coccinea, Kadsura heteroclita, Kadsura induta, Kadsura angustifolia, Kadsura borneensis, Kadsura acsmithii, Kadsura scandens, Kadsura verrucosa, Kadsura oblongifolia, Kadsura japonica, Kadsura lanceolata,
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128189-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.