Illicium stapfii

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Illicium stapfii is a tree in the family Schisandraceae. It is named for the Austrian botanist Otto Stapf.[3]

Clade:Embryophytes
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Spermatophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
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Illicium stapfii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Order: Austrobaileyales
Family: Schisandraceae
Genus: Illicium
Species:
I. stapfii
Binomial name
Illicium stapfii
Synonyms[2]
  • Illicium cauliflorum Merr.
  • Illicium kinabaluense A.C.Sm.
  • Illicium peninsulare A.C.Sm.
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Description

Illicium stapfii grows up to 25 m (80 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm (30 in). The leaves are elliptic and measure up to 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long, occasionally to 16.5 cm (6.5 in). The solitary flowers are purple to pink.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Illicium stapfii is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is in forests, at elevations of 800–2,000 m (3,000–7,000 ft).[1][3]

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