Details of Genus: Bixa
ID: 2223
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted:
Family: Bixaceae
Family ja: ベニノキ
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Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of one species of evergreen tree from forest in tropical North and South America. It has alternate leaves and corymb-like panicles of dog-rose-like flowers, followed by bristly fruits. In frost-prone areas, grow B. orellana in a warm greenhouse or conservatory for its attractive fruit; in warmer climates, grow as a hedge or specimen tree, and for the seeds, which yield dye.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring, or root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Bixaceae | ベニノキ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Bixaceae | ベニノキ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Bixaceae | ベニノキ科 | Show |