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;