Illicium cambodianum
Hance
Cambodian star anise
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The New York Botanical Garden
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Schisandraceae family, Cambodian star anise is grown for its aromatic fruit and seeds.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and seeds are used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The fruit and seeds are used as a spice.
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Known Hazards
Illicium tenuifolium is considered to be a problem residential and urban areas due to its vigorous growth alongside various buildings and infrastructure.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Notes
Also put in the family Illiciaceae.
Synonyms
Badianifera cambodiana (Hance) KuntzeIllicium cambogianum Pierre
References (1)
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 183
