Thank you readers, for identifying this tree! I wonder what led to its common name - the lipstick tree! Perhaps the fact that the seeds of this tree are used to obtain a yellow orange dye, which is used as a colorant in foods - rice and cheddar cheese.
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Hey what fun! No idea! But will hazard a guess at Bixa orellana, the lipstick tree, although I thought that had redder fruits.
I would say Bixa orellana as well; it looks like the one I have potted up on my parents' terrace. This one is bigger than any I have ever seen, though.
This is indeed Bixa orellana or the Lipstick tree. Here's the link http://www.flowersofindia.in/catalog/slides/Lipstick%20Tree.htm
That is a new tree.. glad you had it identified!
thank you all.
Mel, yes i've seen some of the trees have reddish fruits as well
It's same with rambutan fruit
Could anyone please tell me if they have seen the lipstick tree in Chennai? Thank you
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