Fridericia chica

Fridericia chica (Bonpl.) L.G.Lohmann is a dye plant used traditionally in Peru, among other places.

It's been used to dye fibers, cord and pottery.

Rochebrune (1879) found the fruit of this species in pre-hispanic remains.

Colors
It yields different colours, such as orange, red or purple.

Parts used
You must use the leaves to dye.

Synonyms
Arrabidaea chica