
Shendri Bixa
Scientific Name:
Bixa OrellanaShendri Bixa thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soil with full sun and moderate watering. It is widely cultivated for its seeds, which produce a natural red-orange dye. These plants are effective as windbreaks, even when planted in single rows, protecting other crops from wind damage.
iucn
- Least Concern
Origin
Exotic
Habitat
Tree
Flowering
Yes
Fruiting
Yes
Highlights:
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Ornamental
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