Star Anise
Star Anise
Scientific name: Illicium verum Hook.
Local name: Not known
Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981)
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Austrobaileyales |
| Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Species | I. verum |
Economic Importance
- Carpel and seeds are used for spices
- The aromatic odor and pleasant taste is due to the presence of volatile oil
- It is also used as medicinal purposes