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Genipap

Genipa americana

A tropical American tree producing a fruit used fresh, fermented into beverages, and as a source of traditional blue-black body dye.

Family

Rubiaceae

Temperature

24-31°C (absolute 12-35°C)

Rainfall

1200-1700mm (absolute 900-2000mm)

Altitude

400m

Soil pH

5.5-7 (absolute 5-8)

Soil types

Well-drained, fertile loam