Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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 back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Butterflies
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Twigs
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
desert broom
In German
Sternanis
Wüste Besen
In French
Anis étoilé
desert broom
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
desert broom
In Portuguese
Star Anise
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Anyż
desert broom
In Latin
Star Anise
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Asterales
Family
Illiciaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Desert Broom. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Desert Broom
Season and care of Star Anise and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Desert Broom Physical Information
Star Anise and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Desert Broom are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and Desert Broom
Care of Star Anise and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.