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Papaya

Carica papaya

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Brassicales ›Family: Caricaceae ›Genus: Carica

About

The papaya (/pəˈpaɪə/ or US: /pəˈpɑːjə/) (from Carib via Spanish), papaw, (/pəˈpɔː/) or pawpaw (/ˈpɔːˌpɔː/) is the plant Carica papaya, one of the 22 accepted species in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae. Its origin is in the tropics of the Americas, perhaps from southern Mexico and neighboring Central America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Papaya?
The scientific name of Papaya is Carica papaya.
What is the conservation status of Papaya?
The Papaya has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Papaya belong to?
Papaya belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Papaya belong to?
Papaya belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Papaya belong to?
Papaya belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Papaya belong to?
Papaya belongs to the order Brassicales.
What family does Papaya belong to?
Papaya belongs to the family Caricaceae.
What genus does Papaya belong to?
Papaya belongs to the genus Carica.