Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Breadfruit
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Sternanis
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Anis étoilé
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
árbol del pan
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Anyż
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Urticales
Family
Illiciaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Illicium
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Illicieae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Breadfruit
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Breadfruit? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Breadfruit. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Breadfruit doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Breadfruit has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting. 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 Star Anise and Breadfruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Breadfruit
Season and care of Star Anise and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Breadfruit Physical Information
Star Anise and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Breadfruit are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Breadfruit
Care of Star Anise and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.