Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Shrubs, Trees
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Australia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
  
River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
9-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Pink, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Summer, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Dogs
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
  
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
  
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
  
Eucalyptus
  
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
  
Eucalyptus
  
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
  
नीलगिरी
  
In German
Sternanis
  
Eukalyptus
  
In French
Anis étoilé
  
Eucalyptus
  
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
  
Eucalipto
  
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
  
ευκάλυπτος
  
In Portuguese
Star Anise
  
Eucalipto
  
In Polish
Anyż
  
Eukaliptus
  
In Latin
Star Anise
  
Eucalyptus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Illiciales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Illiciaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Illicium
  
Eucalyptus
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Illicieae
  
Eucalypteae
  
Subfamily
Illicioideae
  
Myrtoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star Anise and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Star Anise and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Star Anise and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Star Anise and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Eucalyptus
Care of Star Anise and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.