Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southern Africa
Types
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Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
42100
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40000
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm180.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
150.00 cm120.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Gray Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Oblovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
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
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Compost
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Dogs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
चमेली
In German
Sternanis
Jasmin
In French
Anis étoilé
Jasmin
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Hortensia
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Jasmin
In Polish
Anyż
Jasmin
In Latin
Star Anise
Jasmin
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Scrophulariales
Family
Illiciaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Illicium
Jasminium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Illicieae
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Illicioideae
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Number of Species
42200
1
27800
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