Scientific Name of Fruits in India

Scientific names of fruits are listed in the below table, which are common in India:

Name of Fruits	Scientific Name
Papaya	Carica papaya
Apple	Malus domestica
Orange	Citrus sinensis
Grapes	Vitis vinifera
Pomegranate	Punica granatum
Coconut	Cocos nucifera
Jackfruit	Artocarpus heterophyllus
Fig	Ficus carica
Sapota (Chikoo)	Manilkara zapota

Scientific Names of Fruits

Scientific names of fruits are not the combination of Latin words only. They are a systematic process to classify and understand a wide variety of species. Sometimes it is confusing to remember the names as fruits have different local names. To reduce this confusion scientists created a special way to name fruits called scientific names. The process is based on the fruits’ unique features and evolutionary connections. It helps common people to identify the various fruits more easily. In this article, we will explore the scientific names of those common fruits, that we consume in our daily lives.

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