Illicium henryi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Order: | Austrobaileyales |
Family: | Schisandraceae |
Genus: | Illicium |
Species: | I. henryi
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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.
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]
Illicium henryi is native to China, [1] specifically the north-central, south-central, and southeast [2] or west. [3]
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]