Chay root

The root bark is used to make a colour-fast red dye.

Names

Scientific
   Oldenlandia umbellata
Synonym
   Hedyotis umbellata
English
   Chay root
   Choy root
Dutch
   Chay

Taxonomy

Genus
   Oldenlandia
Family
   Rubiaceae
Order
   Gentianales

Crop categories

Dye crops
Tropical crops

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