Genipapo

Fruits of the Genipapo are edible and are used to make drinks, jelly and ice cream.

Liquid obtained from the Genipapo fruit is used by Sout American Indians to color their skin.

Names

Scientific
   Genipa americana
English
   Genipapo
   Huito
   Jagua
Dutch
   Genipapo
Spanish
   Huito
   Jagua
French
   Huito
   Jagua
German
   Jenipapo
   Jenipapo-Baum
   Jenipapo-Frucht

Taxonomy

Order
   Gentianales
Family
   Rubiaceae
Genus
   Genipa
Species
   Genipa americana (Genipapo)

Crop categories

Food crops
Fruits
Tropical crops

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