1, Illicium verum is a tree species in the south subtropical zone, which likes the mountainous climate with warm winter and cool summer. It is suitable for planting in sandy loam or loam with deep soil layer, good drainage, fertility and moisture, and acidity. Poor growth in dry, barren or low-lying areas with accumulated water.

2. There are many main producing areas of Illicium verum, but it is mainly concentrated in the southern region and widely distributed, including Guangdong and Guangxi, Fujian, Guizhou and Yunnan. More than 90% of our domestic Illicium verum comes from Guangxi, so Guangxi is known as the "hometown of Illicium verum".