Fruits of Nepal: Local & Common Name

Here are some common fruits found in Nepal, along with their common and local Nepali names.

1. Apple

Common Name: Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica

Family: Rosaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Syau / स्याउ

2. Apricot

Common Name: Apricot

Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca

Family: Rosaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Khurpani / खुर्पानी

3. Areca nut

Common Name: Beetel nut / Areca nut

Scientific Name: Areca catechu

Family: Arecaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Supari / सुपारी

4. Banana

Common Name: Banana

Scientific Name: Musa spp.

Family: Musaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Kera / केरा

5. Coconut

Common Name: Coconut

Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera

Family: Arecaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Nariwal / नरिवल

6. Guava

Common Name: Guava

Scientific Name: Psidium guajava

Family: Myrtaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Amba / Ambaa / Belauti / अम्बा / बेलौती

7. Grape

Common Name: Grape

Scientific Name: Vitis vinifera

Family: Vitaceae

Local / Nepali Name: Angur / अंगुर

8. Nepalese Hog Plum

Common Name: Hog plum / Nepalese Hog plum

Scientific Name: Choerospondias axillaris

Family: Anacardiaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Lapsi / लप्सी

9. Jackfruit

Common Name: Jackfruit

Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

Family: Moraceae

Local/Nepali Name: Rukh Katahar / रुख कटहर

10. Kiwi

Common Name: Kiwi

Scientific Name: Actinidia deliciosa

Family: Actinidiaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Jhusephal / Thekiphal / Jussephal / किवी

10. Lemon

Common Name: Lemon

Scientific Name: Citrus limon

Family: Rutaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Nibuwa / निबुवा

11. Lime

Common Name: Lime

Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia

Family: Rutaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Kagati / कागती

12. Litchi

Common Name: Litchi / Lychee

Scientific Name: Litchi chinensis

Family: Sapindaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Litchi / लिची

13. Mandarin Orange

Common Name: Orange / Mandarin

Scientific Name: Citrus reticulata

Family: Rutaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Suntala / सुन्तला

14. Mango

Common Name: Mango

Scientific Name: Mangifera indica

Family: Anacardiaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Aanp / Aap / आँप

15. Papaya

Common Name: Papaya

Scientific Name: Carica papaya

Family: Caricaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Mewa / मेवा

16. Peach

Common Name: Peach

Scientific Name: Prunus persica

Family: Rosaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Aaru / आरु

17. Pear

Common Name: Pear

Scientific Name: Pyrus pyrifolia

Family: Rosaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Naspati / नास्पाती

18. Persimmon

Common Name: Persimmon

Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki

Family: Ebenaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Haluwabed / हलुवाबेद

19. Pineapple

Common Name: Pineapple / Ananas

Scientific Name: Ananas comosus

Family: Bromeliaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Bhuin Katahar / भुइँ कटहर

20. Plum

Common Name: Japanese plum

Scientific Name: Prunus salicina

Family: Rosaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Aalu bakhara / Alcha / आल्चा / आलु बखरा

21. Pomegranate

Common Name: Pomegranate

Scientific Name: Punica granatum

Family: Punicaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Anar / अनार

22. Sweet Orange

Common Name: Sweet Orange

Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis

Family: Rutaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Junar / जुनार

23. Walnut

Common Name: Walnut

Scientific Name: Juglans regia

Family: Juglandaceae

Local/Nepali Name: Okhar / ओखर

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