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Scientific Name
Origin
believed to be native to southern Mexico and neighboring Central America. now present in every tropical and subtropical country.
Papaya
Genus Carica: 1 species: from Central America Other related species, from South America, in: genus Vasconcella: 21species, all from tropical America Genus Jacaratia: 7 species
Distribution
Papaya can be found all year long with the peak season being early summer and fall Most of the papayas imported come from Hawaii, but smaller quantities from Florida, California, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Central and South American countries are becoming more available.
Distribution
There are two types of papayas
the Hawaiian
the Mexican
The Hawaiian varieties also known as Solo papayas, are found most often in supermarkets These fruits are pear shaped, weigh about a pound each, and have yellow skin when ripe
Distribution
the Hawaiian the Mexican
The flesh is bright orange or pinkish, Mexican varieties are not as common but can be on the in Latino supermarkets depending found variety Mexican papayas are much larger than the Hawaiian types and can weigh up to 20 pounds and be more than 15 inches long
3 Major Producers
Related species: Vasconcella x heilbornii (syn. Carica pentagona): babaco: seedless fruit, higher elevations Jacaratia spinosa: wild papaya, premontane moist forests in Central America
3 Major Exporters
Description
Growth Habit
short-lived, fast-growing, woody, large herb to 10 or 12 feet in height generally branches only when injured. All parts contain latex the hollow green or deep purple trunk is straight and cylindrical with prominent leaf scars
Description
Growth Habit
its diameter may be from 2 or 3 inches to over a foot at the base. not a tree but a large herb
Description
Foliage
the leaves emerge directly from the upper part of the stem in a spiral on nearly horizontal petioles 1 to 3-1/2 feet long the blade, deeply divided into 5 to 9 main segments, varies from 1 to 2 feet in width, and has prominent yellowish ribs and veins
Description
Foliage
the life of a leaf is 4 to 6 months
Description
Flower
the five-petalled flowers are fleshy, waxy and slightly fragrant some plants bear only short-stalked female flowers, or bisexual (perfect) flowers also on short stalks, while others may bear only male flowers, clustered on panicles 5 or 6 feet long
Description
Flower
some plants may have both male and female flowers male or bisexual plants may change completely to female plants after being beheaded
Description
Fruit and Seed
a properly ripened papaya is juicy, sweetish and somewhat like a cantaloupe in flavor the fruit (and leaves) contain papain which helps digestion and is used to tenderize meat. The edible seeds have a spicy flavor somewhat reminiscent of black pepper.
Fruiting plant
Female plant
Male plant
Importance
some cultures call the papaya tree "the medicinal tree" because it's seeds and leaves have been used to make medicine the papaya is not only for food, but also for healing wounds, for supporting a weak liver, for healing constipation, against worms and parasites, for healing inflammation and skin problems and even for treating cancer
Importance
the papaya contains a lot of minerals like Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium and is the most alkaline fruit papaya contains vitamin A which accelerates the formation of new cells, it protects the external layers of the skin, vitamin c is an antioxidant, and builds capillary strength, protein the skin can be benefited with improved smoothness, softness, and resiliency
Importance
green papaya may increase nutrient absorption and help to create a healthier intestinal tract green papaya has also been used for over acidity or borderline ulcers as less stomach acid is required for digestion when abundant enzymes are ingested
Importance
papaya is good for many digestive disorders and is excellent for improving poor digestion. It has also been recommended as part of the treatment for cancer. Therapeutically it can often be combined with pineapple juice in which there is another important enzyme, bromelain
The Facts
papaya contains papain, a substance identical to digestive compounds produced by the pancreas
The Facts
papayas that are onequarter to one-half ripe should keep for one to two weeks
Papaya, a tropical fruit high in vitamins C & A, is an important food crop worldwide.and the 2nd largest export crop in Hawaii.
The Facts
This tree fruit is a berry to the botanist
The Facts
papaya is considered as one of the favorite fruits that abound all year round
The Facts
the black seeds found inside a papaya are edible and have a spicy, pepper-like flavor
The Facts
papaya is rated as one of the most nutritious fruits papaya is high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber and folate