Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Star anise and more
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Anise
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
indische Malve
Anis
In French
Mallow indienne
Anis
In Spanish
malva india
Anís
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
anis
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Anyż
In Latin
vitifolium
Anethum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Anise
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Indian Mallow and Anise Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Anise are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Anise
Care of Indian Mallow and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Indian Mallow 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.