Flora of Mozambique: Cultivated plants
Bixa orellana
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Photo: Stefaan Dondeyne
On footslope of Mt Chinhaunguri, Moribane Forest
Photo: Stefaan Dondeyne
On footslope of Mt Chinhaunguri, Moribane Forest
Photo: Stefaan Dondeyne
On footslope of Mt Chinhaunguri, Moribane Forest
Photo: Stefaan Dondeyne
On footslope of Mt Chinhaunguri, Moribane Forest
Photo: Stefaan Dondeyne
On footslope of Mt Chinhaunguri, Moribane Forest
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| Common names: | Annatto (English) Arnotto (English) |
| Description: | Small tree, to 5 m. Leaves alternate, ovate; base cordate; apex acuminate. Inflorescence a terminal panicle. Sepals 5. Petals 5, pink. Fruit a spiny ovoid capsule. |
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| Derivation of specific name: | orellana: pre-Linnaean name |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Native to tropical America. Elsewhere mostly as an ornamental tree and rarely naturalised. |
| Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m. |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 29. Parker, T. (2023). Common Trees of Mozambique The Tree Press, Austin, Texas, USA Pages 98 - 99. (Includes a picture). Wild, H. (1960). Bixaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(1) Page 261. |
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Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Bixa orellana
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Bixa orellanaAfrican Plant Database: Bixa orellana
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Bixa orellana
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Bixa orellana
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iNaturalist: Bixa orellana
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Bixa orellana
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Bixa orellana
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Wikipedia: Bixa orellana