Biology:Illicium henryi
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Austrobaileyales |
| Family: | Schisandraceae |
| Genus: | Illicium |
| Species: | I. henryi
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| Illicium henryi Diels
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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" (in en). IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T152824771A152835098.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/152824771/152835098. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:Cite powo
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Illicium henryi". https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/illicium-henryi.
- ↑ "Illicium henryi". https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/9141/Illicium-henryi/Details.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gledhill, David (2008). The Names of Plants. Cambridge University Press. pp. 196, 210. ISBN 9780521866453.
Wikidata ☰ Q1096405 entry
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