RAD - Bixa orellana

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Achiote - Bixa orellana


Description and Uses

Bixa orellana (Achiote) is a tropical from Caribeans. The crop is harvested by ground gathering.

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Pests and Diseases

and diseases.

Seed Propagation

Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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- Botanical Taxonomy -

Clade Rosids
Order Malvales
Family Bixaceae
Sub-family (unplaced)
Species Bixa orellana
Common name Achiote
Caribeans Caribeans
Parameter Rating
Fruit 0.00
Nut 0.00
Apiculture 0.00
Fodder 0.00
Medicinal 0.00
Oil 0.00
Timber 0.00
Firewood
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