Illicium henryi
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Austrobaileyales |
| Family: | Schisandraceae |
| Genus: | Illicium |
| Species: | I. henryi |
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| Illicium henryi | |
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Illicium henryi, also known by the common names Henry anise tree and Chinese anise tree[3] is a species in the genus Illicium in the family Schisandraceae.
Description
Illicium henryi is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching 1.8-7m in height at maturity. Its leaves are entire, and are a glossy dark green above and slightly paler beneath. When crushed, the leaves are highly scented.[3]
Range
Illicium henryi is native to China,[3] specifically the north-central, south-central, and southeast[2] or west.[4]
Etymology
Illicium is derived from Latin and means 'seductive'. The name is in reference to the plant's fragrance.[5]
Henryi is named for Augustine Henry (1857-1930), an Irish botanist who went on plant hunting expeditions to China, and who co-authored Trees of Great Britain and Ireland together with Henry John Elwes.[5]
References
- ↑ Yu, S.-X.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2019). "Illicium henryi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T152824771A152835098. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T152824771A152835098.en. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Illicium henryi Diels". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Illicium henryi". Oregon State University Landscape Plants.
- ↑ "Illicium henryi". RHS Plants.
- 1 2 Gledhill, David (2008). The Names of Plants. Cambridge University Press. pp. 196, 210. ISBN 9780521866453.