Subtropical Queensland native with intensely anise-scented leaves rich in anethole. Culinary and digestive medicinal use.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–11 | −6.7 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 5–7 | 5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- One of the rarest native rainforest plants in cultivation but increasing commercial interest
- Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before using any plant medicinally
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