Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
China
Types
Not Available
Ligustrum sinense concavum, Ligustrum sinense coryanum, Ligustrum sinense dissimile
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring
Fertilizers
Compost
Fertilize just before the growing season begins
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Ligustrum sinense
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Chinese privet
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Chinese privet
In German
Sternanis
Chinesischer Liguster
In French
Anis étoilé
Chinese privet
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
aligustrina, ligustrina, ligustrín, o aligustre
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Κινέζοι privet
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Ligustrina
In Polish
Anyż
Chiński ligustr
In Latin
Star Anise
Chinese privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Scrophulariales
Family
Illiciaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Chinese Privet
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Chinese Privet? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Chinese Privet. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Chinese Privet doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Chinese Privet 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 Chinese Privet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Chinese Privet
Season and care of Star Anise and Chinese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Chinese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Chinese Privet Physical Information
Star Anise and Chinese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chinese Privet height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Chinese Privet are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Chinese Privet flower color: White
- Chinese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Chinese Privet
Care of Star Anise and Chinese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Privet pruning is done Prune in spring. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.