Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Acidic, 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
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Dogs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In German
Pirol
Sternanis
In French
loriot
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
oriol
Anís estrellado
In Greek
φλώρος
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Star Anise
In Latin
oriole
Star Anise
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Illiciales
Family
Rutaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wilga and Star Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Star Anise? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Star Anise. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Star Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Star Anise has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Wilga and Star Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wilga and Star Anise
Season and care of Wilga and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Wilga and Star Anise Physical Information
Wilga and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Star Anise are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Wilga and Star Anise
Care of Wilga and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga 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.