Cochlospermum orinocense

Family: Bixaceae

What it is like

The fruit are red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are used as a food colouring.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Carnestolendo

Synonyms

Bombax orinocense Kunth; Cochlospermum parkeri Planch.; Cochlospermum parvifolium Planch.; Cochlospermum wentii Pulle; Cochlospermum williamsii J. F. Macbr.; and others