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yellow anisetree

Scientific Name: Illicium parviflorum

Family: Illiciaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: FL (yellow star anise)

       

Yellow Anisetree (Illicium parviflorum)

Illicium parviflorum, commonly known as yellow anisetree, yellow-anise, swamp star-anise, or small anise tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its aromatic foliage and adaptability in landscaping.

Considerations for Pets

  • The foliage and stems of Illicium parviflorum are aromatic.

Considerations for Children

  • The foliage and stems of Illicium parviflorum are aromatic.
  • This plant produces wheel-shaped fruits.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Illicium parviflorum
  • Family: Schisandraceae (or alternately, Illiciaceae)
  • Synonyms: Badianifera parviflora
  • Common Names: Yellow anisetree, yellow-anise, swamp star-anise, small anise tree, Ocala Yellow Anise

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Florida in the United States.
  • Historically occurred in Georgia but has been extirpated from the state.
  • Endemic to central Florida (Volusia, Marion, Lake counties) but used as a hedge plant in other parts of the Southeast.
  • Found in moist woods and swamps.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Large evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 10-15 feet, or even up to 20-40 feet in cultivation.
  • Can be maintained as a hedge.
  • Grows rapidly on moist sites.
  • Assumes a loose cone shape if left untrimmed.
  • Olive green, leathery leaves with a medium- to coarse texture.
  • Small, greenish-yellow flowers. Dime-sized, drooping, bell-shaped yellow flowers have a faint anise scent.
  • Produces wheel-shaped fruits.

Ecological Role

  • Native to Florida.
  • Used as a natural screen.
  • Suckering habit.

Other Information

  • Hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 10 (Florida anise is hardy from U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 or 8 through 10, while yellow anise is hardy from zones 8 through 10).
  • Prefers shade to partial shade in well-drained, moist, acid soil.
  • Used as a hedge plant in landscaping throughout much of the Southeast.
  • The naturally yellow-green leaves can provide contrast in the landscape.
  • Foliage releases a pleasant fragrance reminiscent of root beer when crushed.