Illicium henryi

Illicium henryi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Order: Austrobaileyales
Family: Schisandraceae
Genus: Illicium
Species:
I. henryi
Binomial name
Illicium henryi

Illicium henryi, also known by the common names Henry anise tree and Chinese anise tree[1] 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.[1]

Range

Illicium henryi is native to China,[1] specifically the north-central, south-central, and southeast[2] or west.[3]

Etymology

Illicium is derived from Latin and means 'seductive'. The name is in reference to the plant's fragrance.[4]

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.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Illicium henryi". Oregon State University Landscape Plants.
  2. ^ "Illicium henryi Diels". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  3. ^ "Illicium henryi". RHS Plants.
  4. ^ a b Gledhill, David (2008). The Names of Plants. Cambridge University Press. pp. 196, 210. ISBN 9780521866453.