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
Haematoxylon brasiletto

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