About This Botanical Material Fibraurea tinctoria is a woody climbing shrub native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and southern China. This vigorous vine can grow up to 40 meters in length and produces stems up to 5 cm in diameter as it climbs through the forest understory.
The name Fibraurea derives from Latin—"fibra" meaning "fiber" and "aurea" meaning "golden"—a reference to both the plant's fibrous nature and the rich golden-yellow dye it produces. The species epithet tinctoria comes from the Latin "tinctor," meaning "to dye," reflecting its historical significance as a natural dye source.
This listing offers dried stem pieces of Fibraurea tinctoria, carefully harvested, cleaned, and dried to preserve the vibrant yellow pigment contained within the inner bark and roots.