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Gardenia rutenbergiana

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A shrub or tree.

There are 7 Genipa species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can grow in arid and more humid locations. It grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The fruit is cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gardenia savannensis Rakoton. & A. P. Davis; Gardenia succosa Baker; Genipa rutenbergiana Baill. ex Vatke;