Bixa arborea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 6: 87 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342522
Common Names
- Bixa arborea
- Arborea Bixa
- Arborea Annatto
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bixa arborea (also called Achiote, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical America. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate. It grows in open grasslands, forests, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bixa arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bixa arborea is a small, red to orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bixa arborea is a perennial tree that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Bixa arborea
Bixa arborea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Bixa arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bixa arborea?
Bixa arborea
What is the common name of Bixa arborea?
Arboreal bixa
What is the natural habitat of Bixa arborea?
Bixa arborea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
Species in the Bixa genus
Species in the Bixaceae family
Bixa arborea, Bixa excelsa, Bixa orellana, Bixa platycarpa, Bixa urucurana, Cochlospermum noldei, Cochlospermum angolense, Cochlospermum fraseri, Cochlospermum gillivraei, Cochlospermum intermedium, Cochlospermum orinocense, Cochlospermum planchonii, Cochlospermum regium, Cochlospermum religiosum, Cochlospermum tetraporum, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Cochlospermum vitifolium, Cochlospermum wittei, Cochlospermum macnamarae, Cochlospermum arafuricum, Cochlospermum wrightii, Cochlospermum gonzalezii, Cochlospermum palmatifidum, Cochlospermum malvifolium, Diegodendron humbertii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22270: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.