Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Not Available
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Banana Tree
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Banana Tree
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
केले के पेड़
In German
Sternanis
Bananenbaum
In French
Anis étoilé
Bananier
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Banano
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Star Anise
árvore de banana
In Polish
Anyż
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Star Anise
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Zingiberales
Family
Illiciaceae
Banana
Clade
Angiosperms
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Star Anise and Banana Tree
Season and care of Star Anise and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Star Anise and Banana Tree Physical Information
Star Anise and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Banana Tree are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Banana Tree
Care of Star Anise and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.