Bixa urucurana is a South American shrub or small tree known for its bright red seeds, which are the source of annatto dye. This plant is also recognized for its medicinal properties and its role in traditional practices.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bixa Urucurana (Bixa urucurana)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Bixaceae |
| Genus | Bixa |
| Species | Bixa urucurana |
Similar in genus Bixa
