Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Star anise and more
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, 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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Anise
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Tilaka
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
tilaka
In Portuguese
anis
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Anise and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Anise and Tilaka. Anise doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anise and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anise and Tilaka
Season and care of Anise and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Tilaka season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Tilaka Physical Information
Anise and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Tilaka are as follows:
Care of Anise and Tilaka
Care of Anise and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.