Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
  
moist forests, Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-2
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Purple, Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Dogs
  
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
  
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
  
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
  
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
  
Averrhoa bilimbi
  
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
  
Bilimbi, Mimbro
  
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
  
Bilimbi
  
In German
Sternanis
  
bilimbi
  
In French
Anis étoilé
  
bilimbi
  
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
  
bilimbi
  
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
  
bilimbi
  
In Portuguese
Star Anise
  
bilimbi
  
In Polish
Anyż
  
bilimbi
  
In Latin
Star Anise
  
Rondo Beardtongue
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Illiciales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Illiciaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Illicium
  
Averrhoa
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Illicieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Illicioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star Anise and Bilimbi
Season and care of Star Anise and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Bilimbi Physical Information
Star Anise and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Bilimbi are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and Bilimbi
Care of Star Anise and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.