Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Genus:
Species:
pachyphyllum
ID:
1239385

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Sargentia 7: 64 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238723

Common Names

  • Illicium pachyphyllum
  • Thick-leaved Anise
  • Thick-leaved Anise Tree

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Description

Illicium pachyphyllum (also called Thick-leaved 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 pachyphyllum 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 pachyphyllum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Illicium pachyphyllum 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 pachyphyllum

Illicium pachyphyllum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Illicium pachyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Illicium pachyphyllum?

Illicium pachyphyllum

What is the family of Illicium pachyphyllum?

Illiciaceae

Where is Illicium pachyphyllum native to?

China

Species in the Illicium genus

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:554529-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.