Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Dogs
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Sternanis
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Anis étoilé
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Star Anise
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Anyż
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Star Anise
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Illiciales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Illiciaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Illicium
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Illicieae
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Illicioideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star Anise and Peanut
Season and care of Star Anise and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Star Anise and Peanut Physical Information
Star Anise and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Peanut are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Star Anise and Peanut
Care of Star Anise and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.