Bixa orellana

Type of Plant
Trade Name
Lipstick Tree
Local Name
Kurangumanjal
Family
Leaf Type
Habit
Small tree
Leaf Shape
Phyllotaxy
Colour of Flower/Inflorescence
Fruit type
Uses
The tree is the source of annatto, a natural orange-red dye obtained from the waxy arils that cover its seeds. Annatto and its extracts are also used as an industrial food coloring agent to add yellow or orange color to many products such as butter, cheese, sausages, cakes, and popcorn.
Other Details
Habit
Leaf
Flower
Fruit