Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Copperleaf
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Copperleaf
In German
Sternanis
Copperleaf
In French
Anis étoilé
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
copperleaf
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Copperleaf
In Polish
Anyż
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Star Anise
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Euphorbiales
Family
Illiciaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Illicieae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Star Anise and Copperleaf
Season and care of Star Anise and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Star Anise and Copperleaf Physical Information
Star Anise and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Copperleaf are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Star Anise and Copperleaf
Care of Star Anise and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.