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