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carica

Scientific Name: Carica monoica

Family: Caricaceae

Category: Dicot

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Carica: A Botanical Overview

The genus Carica belongs to the family Caricaceae and includes the widely cultivated papaya (Carica papaya), a fruit tree native to the American tropics.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Carica
  • Family: Caricaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonym: Papaya carica Gaertn.

Common Names

  • Papaya (for Carica papaya)
  • Pawpaw (sometimes used, but primarily refers to Asimina triloba, a different plant)

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that various parts of Carica papaya have been traditionally used. While this doesn't directly imply toxicity, it suggests the plant contains substances that warrant further research before allowing pets to consume it.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carica papaya originated in Central America and is now widely cultivated throughout the tropics.

Traditional Uses

  • Various parts of Carica papaya Linn. (CP) have been traditionally used as ethnomedicine for a number of disorders, including cancer.