Fruits are the mature ovary of flowering plants and serve as important sources of nutrition and livelihood worldwide. Identifying fruits by their common names, Nepali names, and scientific names helps bridge local knowledge with scientific understanding, facilitating better communication among farmers, researchers, and consumers.
Classifying fruits into their respective plant families provides insights into their botanical characteristics, growth habits, and relationships with other plants. This knowledge is essential for effective cultivation, pest management, and conservation of biodiversity.
In Nepal, a wide variety of fruits are grow, ranging from tropical to temperate species. Documenting fruits with their multiple names and family groups helps promote agricultural education, supports seed exchange programs, and encourages the sustainable use of plant resources.
| S.N. | Common Name | Nepali Name | Scientific Name | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mango | आँप | Mangifera indica | Anacardiaceae |
| 2 | Banana | केरा | Musa paradisiaca | Musaceae |
| 3 | Apple | स्याउ | Malus domestica | Rosaceae |
| 4 | Orange | सुन्तला | Citrus sinensis | Rutaceae |
| 5 | Guava | अम्बा | Psidium guajava | Myrtaceae |
| 6 | Papaya | पेप्या | Carica papaya | Caricaceae |
| 7 | Pineapple | अनानास | Ananas comosus | Bromeliaceae |
| 8 | Litchi | लीची | Litchi chinensis | Sapindaceae |
| 9 | Pomegranate | डाँडाको सन | Punica granatum | Lythraceae |
| 10 | Watermelon | तरबूज | Citrullus lanatus | Cucurbitaceae |
| 11 | Muskmelon | खरबुजा | Cucumis melo | Cucurbitaceae |
| 12 | Strawberry | स्ट्रबेरी | Fragaria × ananassa | Rosaceae |
| 13 | Cherry | चेरी | Prunus avium | Rosaceae |
| 14 | Peach | आरू | Prunus persica | Rosaceae |
| 15 | Plum | आलुबेरी | Prunus domestica | Rosaceae |
| 16 | Pear | नाशपाती | Pyrus communis | Rosaceae |
| 17 | Kiwi | कीवी | Actinidia deliciosa | Actinidiaceae |
| 18 | Jackfruit | कटहर | Artocarpus heterophyllus | Moraceae |
| 19 | Coconut | नरिवल | Cocos nucifera | Arecaceae |
| 20 | Grapes | अंगुर | Vitis vinifera | Vitaceae |
| 21 | Fig | अंजीर | Ficus carica | Moraceae |
| 22 | Custard Apple | सित्रफल | Annona reticulata | Annonaceae |
| 23 | Blackberry | कालो बेरी | Rubus fruticosus | Rosaceae |
| 24 | Mulberry | ताना | Morus alba | Moraceae |
| 25 | Date Palm | खजूर | Phoenix dactylifera | Arecaceae |
| 26 | Dragon Fruit | ड्रैगन फल | Hylocereus undatus | Cactaceae |
| 27 | Olive | जैतुन | Olea europaea | Oleaceae |
| 28 | Sapodilla | चीकू | Manilkara zapota | Sapotaceae |
| 29 | Starfruit | तारा फल | Averrhoa carambola | Oxalidaceae |
| 30 | Tamarind | बदाम | Tamarindus indica | Fabaceae |
| 31 | Apricot | खुर्सानी आलुबेरी | Prunus armeniaca | Rosaceae |
| 32 | Passion Fruit | जूनाफल | Passiflora edulis | Passifloraceae |
| 33 | Blackberry | जामुन | Syzygium cumini | Myrtaceae |
| 34 | Persimmon | तोरसा फल | Diospyros kaki | Ebenaceae |
| 35 | Cranberry | क्रानबेरी | Vaccinium macrocarpon | Ericaceae |
| 36 | Gooseberry | आँपु | Phyllanthus emblica | Phyllanthaceae |
| 37 | Rambutan | राम्बुटान | Nephelium lappaceum | Sapindaceae |
| 38 | Longan | लाम्ची | Dimocarpus longan | Sapindaceae |
| 39 | Lychee | लीची | Litchi chinensis | Sapindaceae |
| 40 | Blueberry | ब्लुबेरी | Vaccinium corymbosum | Ericaceae |
| 41 | Avocado | मक्खन फल | Persea americana | Lauraceae |
| 42 | Breadfruit | रोटी फल | Artocarpus altilis | Moraceae |
| 43 | Custard Apple | सित्रफल | Annona squamosa | Annonaceae |
| 44 | Jamun | जामुन | Syzygium cumini | Myrtaceae |
| 45 | Indian Gooseberry | अमला | Phyllanthus emblica | Phyllanthaceae |
| 46 | Walnut | अखरोट | Juglans regia | Juglandaceae |
| 47 | Almond | बदाम | Prunus dulcis | Rosaceae |
| 48 | Chestnut | सिस्नु | Castanea sativa | Fagaceae |
| 49 | Pummelo | फापरमु | Citrus maxima | Rutaceae |
| 50 | Quince | सीताफल | Cydonia oblonga | Rosaceae |