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| Identification |
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Genus
Bixa
Species
orellana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
lipsticktree
annatto
urucu
achiote
roucou
achiotl
urunu
Family
BIXACEAE
Specimen number
S13402
Data source
ColorNat p7;DyePl p84;DyePl p37;MedPl p177
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The seeds of Bixa orellana as well as the aril and the wood have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Lipsticktree (also known as annatto, urucu, achiote and roucou) including bright yellow, reddish orange, bright orange, light peach, red and yellow. Bixa orellana is known as achiotl in Nahuatl Aztec and urunu in Venezuela. The fleshy red pulp surrounding the seeds of this plant are used to make a red dye.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
febrifuge
antidysenteric
aphrodisiac
detoxifier
Medicinal parts
Seeds
Leaves
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Bixa orellana has herbal applications as an astringent, as a febrifuge, as an antidysenteric and as an aphrodisiac. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The seeds together with the leaves and the root are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Seeds
Aril
Wood
Dye color
bright yellow,reddish orange,bright orange,light peach,red,yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Bixa orellana may have originated from Mexico and tropical America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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