Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Forests
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Dogs
Allergy
Not Available
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
willow acacia
चक्र फूल
In German
Weiden Akazie
Sternanis
In French
saule acacia
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
acacia sauce
Anís estrellado
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
Star Anise
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Anyż
In Latin
lignis salices
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Willow Acacia and Star Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Willow Acacia and Star Anise? We provide you with everything About Willow Acacia and Star Anise. Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns and Star Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Star Anise has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Willow Acacia and Star Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Star Anise
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is Not Available and Star Anise season is Not Available. The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Acacia and Star Anise Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Star Anise are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Willow Acacia and Star Anise
Care of Willow Acacia and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia 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.