Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
Southeastern United States
Habitat
tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Tree Echium
चक्र फूल
In German
Baum Aciam
Sternanis
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Anís estrellado
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Star Anise
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Anyż
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Illiciales
Family
Boraginaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Tree Echium and Star Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Star Anise? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Star Anise. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Star Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Star Anise has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Star Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Star Anise
Season and care of Tree Echium and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Star Anise season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Star Anise Physical Information
Tree Echium and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Star Anise are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Tree Echium and Star Anise
Care of Tree Echium and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.