Galium hypocarpium

Galium hypocarpium Endl. ex Griseb. is a dye plant. This is one of the most important dye plants in Andean cultures since pre-Hispanic times.

Paracas was one of the cultures that used this plant and dye their famous textiles in reds, oranges, scarlets and carmins.

Colors
It yields a red colour, also oranges, scarlets and carmins.

Parts used
Leaves and roots.

Synonyms
Relbunium hypocarpium (L.) Hemsl. , Rubia hypocarpia Rubia chilensis is a synonym for Galium hypocarpium subsp. hypocarpium