Sindoor/Kumkum/lipstick plant For Outdoor Living

Name : Sindoor/Kumkum/lipstick plant For Outdoor Living

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 10 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Product Weight : 0.3 Kg

Type : Hedges & Shrubs

The sindoor plant, also known as Bixa orellana, is a shrub or small tree that produces a natural orange-red condiment called annatto. The plant is native to tropical America and the West Indies, but is now grown in many tropical countries worldwide.

Description

The sindoor plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow to be 20–33 ft (6–10 m) tall.

The plant has clusters of bright white or pink flowers that grow at the tips of the branches.

The plant produces annatto, a natural orange-red condiment that comes from the waxy arils that cover the seeds.

Uses

The plant is used to make shoe polishes, bindi or kumkum, and flour.

The plant has potential food coloring properties and is used in spices.

The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its antipyretic, aphrodisiac, antidiarrheal, and antidiabetic properties.

Growing

The sindoor plant can be grown from cuttings and can be grown in hanging baskets.

Country of Origin : India