- Source: Illicium henryi
Illicium henryi, also known by the common names Henry anise tree and Chinese anise tree 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.
Range
Illicium henryi is native to China, specifically the north-central, south-central, and southeast or west.
Etymology
Illicium is derived from Latin and means 'seductive'. The name is in reference to the plant's fragrance.
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.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Illicium
- Illicium henryi
- Illicium
- Henryi
- University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
- Illiciaceae
- Schisandraceae
- Augustine Henry
- Donald E. Davis Arboretum
- List of endemic species of Taiwan
- List of trees and shrubs by taxonomic family
