Orellana Collection

Pink flowered achiote (Bixa orellana)
5856607 Pink flowered achiote (Bixa orellana); (add.info.: Pink flowered achiote (Bixa orellana) with seed pod and seeds. Food dye and additive

Red mangrove, Rhozophora mangle, Rizofora dei paduli. Mangle. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Bixa orellana, Arnotto (engraving)
968024 Bixa orellana, Arnotto (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bixa orellana, Arnotto)

Inhabitants of French Guyana preparing Annatto, from Encyclopedie des Voyages
CHT177278 Inhabitants of French Guyana preparing Annatto, from Encyclopedie des Voyages by Jules Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757-1810) 1796 (coloured engraving) by Labrousse, L.F

Achiote or lipstick tree, Bixa orellana, Rocou a teinture. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Achiote and saffron crocus
Achiote, Bixa orellana, and saffron crocus, Crocus sativus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795

Orellana in the Loreto Region on the Ucayali River, Ucayali Province, Peru. Date: circa 1910s

FRANCISCO DE ORELLANA (c1500-1546). Spanish soldier and explorer. Woodcut, 16th century

FRANCISCO DE ORELLANA (c1500-1546). Spanish soldier and explorer. Woodcut, 16th century

AMAZON EXPEDITION, 1541. Fracisco de Orellanas expedition down the Amazon River in search of gold, 1541. Wood engraving, American, 1848

FRANCISCO de ORELLANA, 1541. Fracisco de Orellanas expedition down the Amazon River in search of gold, 1541. Wood engraving, American, 1848

Francisco De Orellana
FRANCISCO DE ORELLANA Took part in the Spanish conquest of Peru with Francisco Pizarro. Managed to sail the length of the Amazon River in 1542

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Orellana, a name that encompasses the beauty and diversity of nature. From the vibrant red mangroves, known as Rhizophora mangle, to the enchanting Bixa orellana or annatto tree depicted in ancient engravings like Arnotto. Inhabitants of French Guyana skillfully prepare Annatto from this remarkable plant, as documented in the Encyclopedie des Voyages. A sprig of anchiote tree, also known as Bixa orellana or lipstick tree, reveals its striking colors reminiscent of Achiote and saffron crocus. This natural wonder has captivated explorers throughout history. In Peru's Ucayali Province lies Orellana on the Ucayali River - a place where Bixa orellana thrives alongside other flora and fauna. The Atlas of Joan Martines from 1582 showcases a portulan chart depicting the majestic Amazon River with its tributaries. One cannot mention Orellana without acknowledging Francisco de Orellana himself - a Spanish soldier and explorer who ventured into uncharted territories during the 16th century. His bravery paved the way for future discoveries and his legacy lives on through woodcuts that depict his expeditions. Orellana is not just a name; it represents adventure, exploration, and appreciation for our natural world. It reminds us of our connection to plants like Bixa orellana that have been cherished by different cultures throughout history. Let us embrace this rich heritage while continuing to explore new frontiers in search of knowledge and beauty.