Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Star anise and more
-
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Anise
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Anis
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Anis
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Anís
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
anis
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Anyż
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Anethum
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Apiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Anise and Kukui
Season and care of Anise and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Kukui season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Kukui Physical Information
Anise and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Kukui are as follows:
Care of Anise and Kukui
Care of Anise and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.