Illicium merrillianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillianum
ID:
1239386
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 7: 67 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238724
Common Names
- Illicium merrillianum
- Merrill's Anise
- Merrill Anise Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Illicium merrillianum (also called Merrill's Illicium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Illicium merrillianum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Illicium merrillianum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Illicium merrillianum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Illicium merrillianum
Illicium merrillianum can be found in the Philippines, Taiwan, and China.
Illicium merrillianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illicium merrillianum?
Illicium merrillianum
What is the family of Illicium merrillianum?
Illiciaceae
Where is Illicium merrillianum native to?
Philippines
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:554523-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.