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Carica papaya

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The papaya, papaw, or pawpaw is the plant species Carica papaya, one of the 21 accepted species in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae. Papaya is also the name of its fruit. It was first domesticated in Mesoamerica, within modern-day southern Mexico and Central America. It is grown in several countries in regions with a tropical climate. In 2024, India was the leading producer, accounting for 36% of the world total.

FamilyCaricaceae
GenusCarica
NativeCentral America
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Carica papaya.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderBrassicales
FamilyCaricaceae
GenusCarica
SpeciesC. papaya
Binomial NameCarica papaya
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NamePapaya Plant
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderBrassicales
FamilyCaricaceae
GenusCarica

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.