Genipa

Light Conditions:

• Full Sun:
  Place genipa in a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
• Partial Shade:
  In our climate, genipa may grow well with 3 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Soil:

• Well-drained soil that is rich (fertile) in nutrients. It prefers moist and humid conditions and can tolerate seasonal dry periods and flooding. The plant has been reported to grow from sea-level up to 2,300 metres in moist, lowland areas, namely coastal limestone woodlands and forests on damp floodplains.
• Mulch (such as grass clippings and wood chips) can be added to the surface of the soil to retain moisture and keep down weeds.

Fruit:

• genipic acid
• genipinic acid
• genipin

Leaves:

• geniposidic acid

Tree:

• The tree provides shade.

Fruit:

• The fruits are edible and can be made into preserves. Additionally, the fruits have been reported incorporated into drinks, jellies or ice creams.
• The liquid of unripe fruits can be used as a dye for tattoos and skin painting. The liquid can also be applied as an insect repellent.

Wood:

• The tree's good quality wood has malleable properties and has been utilised in carpentry, construction and utensils.