Bixa urucurana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 565 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342649
Common Names
- Urucurana Bixa
- Urucurana Annatto
- Urucurana Achiote
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- Bixa orellana urucurana (Willd.) Kuntze ex Pilg. [unknown]
- Bixa sphaerocarpa Triana [unknown]
- Orellana americana urucurana Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bixa urucurana (also called urucurana, achiote, lipstick tree, and many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows up to 8 m tall and has alternate, ovate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a capsule containing numerous seeds covered in bright red arils. It is found in tropical rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bixa urucurana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bixa urucurana is a bright red colour, with a labellum that is yellow-green with red spots. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bixa urucurana can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Bixa urucurana
Bixa urucurana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Bixa urucurana FAQ
What is the flower colour of Bixa urucurana?
The flower colour of Bixa urucurana is usually red or pink.
What is the flowering period of Bixa urucurana?
The flowering period of Bixa urucurana is usually from August to October.
What is the habitat of Bixa urucurana?
Bixa urucurana is usually found in open forest, woodland and heathland.
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-22282: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.