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Genipa americana

AuthorityL.
FamilyMagnoliopsida:Asteridae:Rubiales:Rubiaceae
Synonyms
Common namescaruto, genip, genipap, genipapeiro, genipapinho, genipapo, jagua, Jamaica bullace plum, janipaba, jenipa', jenipapeiro, jenipapeiro das Guianas, marmalade-box
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Ecocrop code6397



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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A medium-sized to tall erect tree reaching a height of 20-30 m. The fruit is an ellipsoid to ovoid berry, 9-15 cm x 7-9 cm, yellow-brown, weighing 200-400 g. USES Overripe fruits are eaten raw or prepared into drinks, compotes, jams, etc. The juice of the fruit is used as a dye. The bark is used in tanning and its fibre is used in making rough clothing. The leaves are used as forage. The wood is not durable but can be used for indoor constructions. The bark and fruit have medicinal properties. KILLING T Young trees will not tolerate frost and mature trees will only survive -3°C for more than a few hours. GROWING PERIOD Perennial tree that begins to flower when 3-5 years old. (GMIN and GMAX estimated by the compiler). COMMON NAMES Genipa, Marmalade box, Sapote, Confiture de singe, Genipa, Genipap, Juniper, Genip, Genipabaum, Genipbam, Bilito, Cafecillo dente, Caruto rebalsero, Guaricha, Guayatil colorado, Huitoc, Huitu, Jagua, Jagua amarilla, Jagua blanca, Jaguar colorado, Maluco, Nandipa, Totumillo, Genipapo, Yenipapa, Genipape, Jagva, Genipapo. FURTHER INF Scientific synonyms: G. grandiflora, Calocarpus mammosum, Gardenia genipa. Genipa is native of northeastern South America and the Caribbean. Grows best in humid hot lowland tropical climate but with 3-4 months of dry weather.
Sources
SOURCES (G. americana L.)
Sauls J 1984 FC 23
Lotschert W 1983 pp 225
Fouque A 1972
Bonassieux M 1988
Popenoe W 1974 pp 454-455 [TEMP, DEP, FER, TEXT, DRA, USE]
Jansen P 1991 pp 90
Verheij E 1991 pp 339 [USE, DEP, FER, TEXT]