| The heavy leaf fall of the genipap is important in improving the soil of the plantation. |
| The genipap is native to wet or moist areas of Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and from Guadeloupe to Trinidad. |
| Almost a hundred years later, the ingazeiros, the genipap trees and the trees of noble wood seen during the expeditions of the geographical commission have disappeared. |
| They have their bodies painted with annatto dye and genipap. |
