Haematoxylum brasiletto

Haematoxylum brasiletto H.Karst. is a dye plant used traditionally in Mexico, among other places.

Colors
It yields a red colour.

The main colorant is brasilin and brasilein.

Parts used
You must use the heartwood for this dye.

Synonyms
Local names is palo brasil in spanish, huitzquahuitl in nahuatl.