Achuete or Annatto tree PRODUCT NAME
Bixa orellana L. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Achuete or Annatto tree |
| Local Name: | Achote (Pangasinan); Achuete (Manila, Camarines, Negros. Rizal); Apatut (Nueva Viscaya); Asute (Bataan); Atsuete (Ilocos Sur); Chanang (Basilan); Sotis (Negros) |
| Family: | Bixaceae |
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| Product Description: | A tree 4-6m in height. The leaves have a broad base which is more less heart-shaped, and a pointed apex. They are from 8-20cm long and 5-12cm wide. The flowers are white to pinkish and 4-6cm in diameter. The capsules are ovoid or somewhat rounded, green to reddish purple, covered with soft prickles, and about 4cm long. They contain many small, dark-red seeds |
| NTFP Classification: | Exudates and extracts |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This species grows abundantly in the Philippines |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | seeds |
| Uses: | The seed is used locally for coloring food materials. The coloring matter of the fruit is employed commercially as coloring for butter and in the preparation of various polishes for russet leather |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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