Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Southeastern United States
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Water Spinach
In German
Sternanis
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Anis étoilé
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Anyż
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Star Anise
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Solanales
Family
Illiciaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Illicieae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Water Spinach. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Water Spinach
Season and care of Star Anise and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Water Spinach Physical Information
Star Anise and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Water Spinach are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and Water Spinach
Care of Star Anise and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach pruning is done 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.