Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Butterflies
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Mulga, True Mulga
In German
Sternanis
Mulga
In French
Anis étoilé
Mulga
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Mulga
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Mulga
In Latin
Star Anise
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Illiciaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Mulga Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Mulga Tree? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Mulga Tree. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Star Anise and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Star Anise and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Star Anise and Mulga Tree
Care of Star Anise and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.