Illicium sumatranum

Illicium sumatranum, described by A.C. Sm. in 1947, is a member of the Schisandraceae family. It is native to the island of Sumatera and is one of the species within the genus Illicium, which is known for its global distribution. The genus Illicium includes aromatic, evergreen trees and shrubs, and I. sumatranum contributes to the diversity of this group. As part of the Schisandraceae, it is related to other species in the same botanical family, which is characterized by woody plants with specialized reproductive structures.