Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papaya
ID:
588677

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1036 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588009

Common Names

  • Carica papaya
  • Papaya
  • Pawpaw

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Synonyms

  • Papaya pyriformis Baill. [unknown]
  • Papaya posoposa DC. [unknown]
  • Carica citriformis J.Jacq. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Carica cubensis Solms [unknown]
  • Carica hermaphrodita Blanco [unknown]
  • Carica jamaicensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Carica jimenezii Bertoni [unknown]
  • Carica mamaya Vell. [unknown]
  • Carica papaya bady Aké Assi [unknown]
  • Carica papaya correae Solms [unknown]
  • Carica papaya ernstii Solms [unknown]
  • Carica papaya jimenezii Bertoni [unknown]
  • Carica papaya mamaya (Vell.) Stellfeld [unknown]
  • Carica papaya portoricensis Solms [unknown]
  • Carica peltata Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Carica pinnatifida Heilborn [unknown]
  • Carica portoricensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Carica posoposa L. [unknown]
  • Carica pyriformis Willd. [unknown]
  • Carica rochefortii Solms [unknown]
  • Carica sativa Tussac [unknown]
  • Vasconcellea peltata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Papaya cucumerina Noronha [unknown]
  • Papaya communis Noronha [unknown]
  • Carica citriformis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Papaya hermaphrodita Blanco [unknown]
  • Papaya citriformis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Papaya cubensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Papaya rochefortii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Papaya cimarrona Sint. ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Papaya peltata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Papaya sativa Tuss. [unknown]
  • Papaya vulgaris DC. [unknown]
  • Papaya carica Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Papaya edulis Bojer [unknown]
  • Papaya edulis macrocarpa Bojer [unknown]
  • Papaya edulis pyriformis Bojer [unknown]
  • Carica citriformis Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Carica papaya (also called Papaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caricaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carica papaya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Carica papaya is yellowish-green, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, oval, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carica papaya is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is cultivated for its edible leaves and flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Carica papaya

Carica papaya is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Carica papaya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carica papaya?

Carica papaya

What type of plant is Carica papaya?

Fruit tree

What is the natural habitat of Carica papaya?

Tropical climates

Species in the Caricaceae family

Carica aprica, Carica augusti, Carica chilensis, Carica crassipetala, Carica glandulosa, Carica horovitziana, Carica longiflora, Carica omnilingua, Carica palandensis, Carica papaya, Carica pentagona, Carica pulchra, Carica sprucei, Carica stipulata, Cylicomorpha parviflora, Cylicomorpha solmsii, Horovitzia cnidoscoloides, Jacaratia digitata, Jacaratia dolichaula, Jacaratia mexicana, Jacaratia spinosa, Jacaratia chocoensis, Jacaratia heptaphylla, Jacaratia corumbensis, Jarilla caudata, Jarilla heterophylla, Jarilla chocola, Vasconcellea pubescens, Vasconcellea microcarpa, Vasconcellea cauliflora, Vasconcellea crassipetala, Vasconcellea glandulosa, Vasconcellea horovitziana, Vasconcellea longiflora, Vasconcellea omnilingua, Vasconcellea palandensis, Vasconcellea pulchra, Vasconcellea sphaerocarpa, Vasconcellea sprucei, Vasconcellea stipulata, Vasconcellea weberbaueri, Vasconcellea candicans, Vasconcellea monoica, Vasconcellea parviflora, Vasconcellea goudotiana, Vasconcellea quercifolia, Vasconcellea aurantiaca,

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