Illicium verum

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:plant_species
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:star_anise
gptkbp:containsCompound gptkb:anethole
gptkbp:discoveredBy European botanists in 16th century
gptkbp:family gptkb:Schisandraceae
gptkbp:flowerColor white
gptkbp:fruitType brown
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Illicium
gptkbp:harvestSeason gptkb:fruit
seeds
gptkbp:height up to 8 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Illicium verum
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:northeast_Vietnam
southwest China
gptkbp:notableFor culinary uses
medicinal uses
industrial uses
distinctive aroma
gptkbp:order gptkb:Austrobaileyales
gptkbp:plantType shrub
gptkbp:seedTaste licorice-like
gptkbp:shape shiny brown
star-shaped
gptkbp:shikimicAcidUsedFor oseltamivir (Tamiflu) synthesis
gptkbp:toxicity generally safe
toxic if confused with Illicium anisatum
gptkbp:toxicLookalike gptkb:Illicium_anisatum
gptkbp:usedAs gptkb:spice
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:traditional_medicine
flavoring
production of shikimic acid
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:phở
gptkb:Chinese_cuisine
gptkb:Indian
gptkb:dessert
gptkb:wine
gptkb:masala_chai
pharmaceuticals
cosmetics
toothpaste
baked goods
soaps
Vietnamese cuisine
liqueurs
aromatherapy
perfumery
herbal teas
five-spice powder
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:star_anise
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4