Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
ILLICIUM Linnaeus, Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 1042, 1050, 1370. 1759.
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TYPE: Illicium anisatum Linnaeus
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illicium floridanum | FLORIDA ANISETREE; FLORIDA ANISE | Native FACW (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Illicium parviflorum | YELLOW ANISETREE; STAR ANISE | Native Rare-State OBL (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
Identification Key
1. Leaf tip acuminate; flowers 2.5-5 cm in diameter; tepals 21-33, the inner tepals ligulate, 10-20 mm long, maroon to white; stamens 25-50; flowering February-April
1. Leaf tip obtuse to shortly acuminate; flowers 0.8-1.2 cm in diameter; tepals 11-16, the inner tepals orbiculate-obovate, 2-4 mm long, yellowish; stamens 6-7; flowering May-July
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badianifera | Badianifera Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 6. 1891. | TYPE: = Illicium Linnaeus 1759. | |
| Cymbostemon | Cymbostemon Spach, Hist. Nat. Vég. 7: 444. 1839. | TYPE: Cymbostemon parviflorus (Michaux ex Ventenat) Spach (Illicium parviflorum Michaux ex Ventenat) | |
| Skimmi | Skimmi Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 364. 1763. | TYPE: = Illicium Linnaeus 1759. |