ILLICIUM
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ILLICIUM
(Plant heights are given at maturity)
Star Anise, Aniseseed Tree,
Ba Jiao Hui Xian - Illicium verum
Evergreen shrub or small tree with aromatic leaves and flowers.,
members of the magnolia family, Magmoliaceae and native to China and
Japan. Leaves are lance shaped and the tree bears red blooms in
autumn, followed by fruits that are dried and have great commercial
value.
Illicium prefers a rich sandy loam soil in a location that is in full
sun or partial shade. They tend not to do well in clay or
alkaline soils or in heavy shade. They are well suited to warm
climates and, in colder climates, can be grown in containers in a warm
greenhouse.
Propagation is peformed by sowing seed, or by layering in autumn or by
taking softwood cuttings in the spring. Seeds do not require
stratification and should be sown in pots or trays and kept moist until
seedlings appear. Seedlings should be transplanted to larger
containers when they reach about 2 inches in height. It is best
to continue to grow in containers until the seedlings second year, when
they can be transplanted outdoors when temperatures do not drop below
65F.
Dried fruits of Illicium verum are used as incense, and as a flavoring
in tea, curry and
baked goods. Medicinally, they are used to treat stomach
pain,
insomnia, as a breath freshener, a carminative, and to treat
coughs. They are slightly
antibiotic. Star anise is also used to treat bedbugs and scabies.
Hardy to 10 °F
(−12.2 °C) Height: 8ft
Spread:
8ft.
| #1957 Seed Packet
$24.50 Approximately
100 seeds |
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#B4z-1957 Bulk seed
4oz Approximately 1675 $44.50
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#B1-1957 Bulk seed
1lb Approximately 6700 $85.50
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#B1lb-1957W
Dried Star Anise whole select
1lb $15.50
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