Bixa excelsa is a tree species native to the Neotropics, known for its large, spiny fruits that contain red seeds used as a natural dye. This species is a member of the Bixaceae family, which also includes the more widely known annatto tree.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Bixaceae |
| Genus | Bixa |
| Species | Bixa excelsa |
Similar in genus Bixa
