Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Herpestis monniera
Star anise and more
Habitat
Wet lands
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Anise
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Anis
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Anis
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Anís
In Greek
Brahmi
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Brahmi
anis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Brahmi and Anise
Season and care of Brahmi and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Brahmi and Anise Physical Information
Brahmi and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Anise are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Anise
Care of Brahmi and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.