The Many Names Of Jagua…
Scientific Name Preferred Scientific Name: Genipa Americana L
Other Scientific Names
Genipa americana var. caruto (Kunth) K. Schum, Genipa caruto Kunth, Gardenia genipa Sw., Genipa barbata Presl, Genipa codonocaiyx Standl., Genipa cymosa Spruce, Genipa exelsa K Krause, Genipa grandifolia Pers. Genipa oblongifolia Ruiz & Pav., Genipa pubescens DC., Genipa spruceana Steyerm., Genipa venosa Standl., Genipa nervosa Sprce
Trade Names
Jagua, Genipa, Marmalade Box Read the full article »
The Jagua Tree, Propagation and Cultivation
Description
The Genipa Americana tree stands tall at heights between 10–20 meters (30–65 feet). The trunk is approximately 40 – 80cm in diameter (15–30 inches). It is a deciduous tree with abundant foliage, the short-petioled leaves are more highly concentrated at the branch apex with an average size of 10-30cm (4 –12 inches). Its yellow or white flowers, about 4cm Read the full article »
Plant Kingdom Classification
The Jagua Tree (Genipa Americana L)
- Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
- Superdivision: Tracheobionta Read the full article »
