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 Star-anise | |||
| Illicium parviflorum | Swamp Star-anise, Yellow Anise-tree, Ocala Anise-tree |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||