Genipap: 1 definition
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Genipap means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Genipap in Peru is the name of a plant defined with Genipa americana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gardenia brasiliensis Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Publ. Inst. Nac. Pesq. Amazônia Bot. (1957)
· Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences (1928)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1982)
· Flora Peruviana (1799)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum seu Prodromus (1788)
· Genera Plantarum ed. 5 (1754)
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