The papaya plant is the most popular evergreen fruit-bearing tree, fruits are greenish-yellow and orange-colored in appearance. This plant is categorized under fruit plant, outdoor plant & tree crop. COMMON NAME: Papaya or Papali SCIENTIFIC NAME: Carica papaya FAMILY: Caricaceae SOIL: Well-drained rich sandy loam soil and medium black soil pH of about 6 to 7. FRUIT TYPE: Berry ORIGIN: Southern MexicoAll Rights Reserved