Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
gammiei
ID:
730784

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Nayar & G.S.Giri

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 25: 249 (1983 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730117

Common Names

  • Illigera gammiei
  • Gammie's Illigera
  • Gammie's Anise

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Description

Illigera gammiei (also called Gammie's Illigera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Illigera gammiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Illigera gammiei is white and yellow in color, with a long stem and a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, white-green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Illigera gammiei is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Illigera gammiei

Illigera gammiei is native to China.

Illigera gammiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Illigera gammiei?

Illigera gammiei

What is the common name of Illigera gammiei?

Gammie's Star Anise

Where is Illigera gammiei native to?

Southern China

Species in the Hernandiaceae family

Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,

References

Girija Sankar Giri (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Giri' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929078-1: Based on the initial data import