Basic Information Common Name: Lipstick Tree Scientific Name: Bixa orellana Native Habitat: Tropical regions of the Americas, particularly the Amazon basin. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Lipstick Tree, scientifically known as Bixa orellana, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with the indigenous cultures of the Americas. Its common name
Basic Information Common Name: Annatto Tree Scientific Name: Bixa orellana Native Habitat: Tropical regions of the Americas History / Discovery / Cultivator The Annatto tree (Bixa orellana) boasts a rich history intertwined with indigenous cultures and culinary traditions. Its origins trace back to the tropical regions of the Americas, particularly
Basic Information Common Name: Bixa Scientific Name: Bixa Native Habitat: Tropical regions of the Americas History / Discovery / Cultivator Bixa, a genus comprising the species most famously known as Bixa orellana, holds a rich history intertwined with indigenous cultures, global trade, and culinary traditions. The most well-known species, Bixa ore
Basic Information Common Name: Zeyheria Scientific Name: Zeyheria Native Habitat: Cerrado biome of Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Zeyheria is named in honor of Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher, a German botanist who made extensive collections in South Africa during the 19th century. While Zeyher himself did not
Basic Information Common Name: Xylophragma pratense Scientific Name: Xylophragma pratense Native Habitat: Brazil History / Discovery / Cultivator Xylophragma pratense is a fascinating species belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, a group known for its showy flowering trees, shrubs, and vines. While dedicated historical accounts solely focusing on t
Basic Information Common Name: Xylophragma Scientific Name: Xylophragma Native Habitat: Primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil and Paraguay. History / Discovery / Cultivator Xylophragma is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, a family celebrated for its vibrant and dive
Basic Information Common Name: Tynanthus panurensis Scientific Name: Tynanthus panurensis Native Habitat: Amazon rainforest, South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Tynanthus panurensis is a fascinating plant species native to the lush Amazon rainforest of South America. While the exact details of its initial discovery are often obscured in
Basic Information Common Name: Tynanthus Scientific Name: Tynanthus Native Habitat: Primarily found in tropical South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. History / Discovery / Cultivator Tynanthus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, well-known for its diverse array of tropical and subtropical woody climb
Basic Information Common Name: Tourrettia lappacea Scientific Name: Tourrettia lappacea Native Habitat: South America (Andes region, particularly Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru) History / Discovery / Cultivator Tourrettia lappacea is a fascinating and relatively obscure climbing vine belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. Its history and discovery are
Basic Information Common Name: Tourrettia Scientific Name: Tourrettia Native Habitat: South America, specifically Colombia and Ecuador. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Tourrettia is named in honor of Marc Antoine Louis Claret de la Tourrette, an 18th-century French botanist and physician. While comprehensive documentation regarding the i
