Tropical Fruits
The word ‘tropical’ inadvertently brings to mind an elaborate spread of vibrant, flavorful fruits. The tropics are the regions around the Earth’s Equator, both in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The fruits native to these regions are called tropical fruits. They include some most commonly eaten fruits, like mango and papaya.
In terms of geology, parts of Asia, Africa, South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Australia fall within the tropics range. These regions are characterized by warm and humid climates with a lot of sunlight and rainfall, providing the ideal climate for these fruits to grow.
Though it is impossible to list all the tropical fruits out there because there are too many, the list below includes all the well-known fruits.
List of the Different Types of Tropical Fruits
- Mango
- Banana
- Pineapple
- Breadfruit
- Pomegranate
- Jackfruit
- Mangosteen
- Guava
- Longan
- Lychee
- Papaya
- Passion Fruit
- Persimmon
- Coconut
- Durian
- Cashew
- Plantain
- Brazil Nut
- Cherimoya
- Rambutan
- Sapodilla
- Sugar Apple
- Soursop
- Sweetsop
- Acerola (Barbados Cherry)
- Tamarind
- Wax Apple
- White Sapote
- Mamey Sapote
- Black Sapote
- Mamoncillo
- Ackee
- Carambola (Star Fruit)
- Cocoa Fruit
- Chenet
- Caimito
- Macadamia
- Cupuaçu
- Genipap
- Pili Nut
- Governor’s Plum
- Barbadine (Granadilla)
- Guaraná
- Ice-Cream Bean
- Hog Plum
- Marang
- Canistel
- Pewa (Peach Nut)
- Custard Apple
- Pommerac (Malay Apple)
- Pommecythere (Golden Apple)
Tropical fruits are often characterized by a strong smell that identifies them. Still, all these fruits are unique in their own right, each having a distinct flavor and taste that makes it stand out.
FAQ
The banana and papaya are two fruits native to the tropical rainforests.
While citrus fruits are not limited to tropical regions, some types, like oranges, flourish in tropical and subtropical environments.
Papaya and persimmon are two of the most common orange fruits from the tropics.
The black sapote, also called the chocolate pudding fruit, is an example of a tropical fruit that is also black.