Basic Information Common Name: Bixa excelsa Scientific Name: Bixa excelsa Native Habitat: South America History / Discovery / Cultivator The history and cultivation details for Bixa excelsa are not extensively documented compared to its more widely known relative, Bixa orellana (Annatto). Bixa excelsa, like other members of the Bixa genus, originat
Basic Information Common Name: Annatto Scientific Name: Bixa urucurana Native Habitat: Tropical regions of the Americas, including the Amazon rainforest and the Caribbean. It has also been introduced and cultivated in other tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. History / Discovery / Cultivator Annatto (Bixa urucurana) boasts a rich history de
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
