Staranise is largely produced in Arunachal Pradesh because of its unique agro-climatic conditions found only in traditional producing regions.

The right soil conditions are vital in ensuring optimal growth and yield.

In India, star anise is known by various names in different languages and regions. Here are some Indian names of staranise:

Chakra Phool - Hindi
Anasphal - Marathi
Anashuppu / Anashippu - Malayalam
Anaspuvu - Telugu
Anasbija - Kannada
Anashuppu - Tamil
Chakraphool / Chakrikapu - Odia
Chakraphool / Chakrika - Bengali
Chakram / Chakra Phool - Gujarati
Chakra Phool / Anaspuvu - Konkani
Chakraphool / Anasi Puvvu - Konkani (Telugu script)
Chakrapooli / Anasipu - Konkani (Kannada script)