Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
972470

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 931 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971808

Common Names

  • Genipa americana
  • American Genipa
  • Jagua

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Uses & Benefits

Genipa americana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Genipa americana is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genipa americana is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Genipa americana

Genipa americana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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