Tropical Plant "Genip"
Genipa Americana

Characteristics - The genip or marmalade box is a rarely cultivated fruit tree, however it is very frequent in nature in its natural habitat, in various types of forest on the damp flood plains, throughout the country. It is a semi-deciduous tree, 8-14 m tall. Leaves subcoriaceous, simple, glabrous, shiny, 18-35 cm long, growing densely on the extremities of the branches; stipules interpetiolar, triangular. Flowers are androgynous, initially white, turning yellow, arranged in small sub-cymose, terminal inflorescences, they form from October to December. The fruits are globose berries, with a carnose pulp, and an acidic flavor. They mature Novemver to January.

Uses - The fruits can be consumed in their natural state, preferably with sugar to cut the acidity. More often, it is made into a liqueur.

Propagation - Propagated by seeds.