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Michx. [2] Natural range. Illicium parviflorum, commonly known as yellow anisetree, [1] yellow-anise, swamp star-anise, [3] and small anise tree, [4] is a species of flowering plant in the family Schisandraceae, or alternately, the Illiciaceae. It is native to Florida in the United States. It historically occurred in Georgia as well, but it has ...
The essential oil from leaves and branches of cultivated I. parviflorum is dominated by 68.14 ± 0.88% safrole, 13.18 ± 1.01% linalool, and 11.89 ± 0.87% methyl eugenol. Besides the Lauraceae and Piperaceae, the Illiciaceae is another natural source of safrole.
Illicium parviflorum, commonly called yellow anise tree or small anise tree, is an upright, rounded, suckering, evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to 10-15' tall and spreads to 6-10' wide. It is endemic to central Florida where it grows in moist woods and swamps.
While all parts of Illicium parviflorum contain small amounts of a toxin called illicium oil, it’s considered mildly toxic and unlikely to cause serious harm in healthy adults if ingested in small quantities.
Plant this shrub as a screen, a hedge, or along the back of a border in moist, shady areas. It also makes an excellent addition to a woodland garden or as a foundation plant. This plant is particularly resistant to damage by deer. Quick ID Hints: New leaves are soft yellow-green.
Illicium parviflorum. Dime-sized, drooping, bell-shaped yellow flowers have a faint anise fragrance, but they’re hidden under new foliage in June. Noteworthy Characteristics On moist sites, yellow anise grows rapidly, rooting branches where they touch the ground.
Uses: hedge; espalier; screen; foundation; border Availablity: generally available in many areas within its hardiness range Description Height: 15 to 20 feet Spread: 10 to 15 feet Plant habit: oval Plant density: dense Growth rate: moderate Texture: medium
