Illicaborins A–C, three prenylated C6–C3 compounds from the fruits of Illicium arborescens

Diterpenoids and Sesquiterpenoids from the Roots of Illicium majus

“…Illicium is a genus of flowering plants that contains 42 species and is the sole genus in the family Illiciaceae . Most of the plants in the genus are distributed throughout the southern parts of China and are considered toxic .…”

Dimeric Prenylated C6–C3 Compounds from the Stem Bark of Illicium oligandrum

“…Prenylated C 6 –C 3 compounds, also known as phytoquinoids, are characteristic constituents of the genus Illicium (Magnoliaceae). − The skeletal structure of these compounds includes a saturated or an unsaturated cyclohexanone with an allyl group and an oxygenated prenyl group at C-2 and C-4, respectively. In some cases, the prenyl group forms a furanoid ring at C-5.…”