Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Tritoma
In German
Sternanis
Tritoma
In French
Anis étoilé
Tritoma
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
tritoma
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
tritoma
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Tritoma
In Latin
Star Anise
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Asparagales
Family
Illiciaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Tritoma. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Tritoma doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Tritoma 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 Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Tritoma
Season and care of Star Anise and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Star Anise and Tritoma Physical Information
Star Anise and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Tritoma are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Star Anise and Tritoma
Care of Star Anise and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.