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
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
  
Long Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Dogs
  
Birds, Hens
  
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Farmland
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Illiciales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Illiciaceae
  
Convolvulaceae
  
Genus
Illicium
  
Ipomoea
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Illicieae
  
Ipomoeeae
  
Subfamily
Illicioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.