Philippine Fruit Trees and its

Sources
1.) Mangga

 Mango is the National fruit of the Philippines

 Mango is Vitamins A&C rich tropical fruit
 It is one of the country’s major export product
 Major Producers: Guimaras, Cebu, Zambales and Davao

2.) Lanzones
 Lanzones is endemic to Southeast Asia
 The annual Lanzones Festival is held in Guimaras
 A latexless variety is now available
 Major Producers:
 Guimaras, Laguna,Batangas, Quezon, Butuan and Cagayan De Oro

3.) Pinya

 Pinya or Pineapple is one of the healthiest fruits in the world.

 Two of the largest pineapple plantations in the world are located in the Philippines.
 This fruit is good for diabetics.
 Major Producers: Nueva Vizcaya, Bukidnon

4.) Durian
 Durian is regarded as the King of All Tropical Fruits
 It is endemic to Southeast Asia
 The fruit is considered an aphrodisiac by some
 Durian is made into candied sweets, ice cream and cakes
 Major Producer: Davao provinces

4.) Pakwan

 Watermelon is a juicy, sweet and crunchy fruit

 Pakwan is a vitamin A rich fruit
 Major producers are provinces in Central Luzon and other provinces in the country

6.) Langka

 Jackfruit or Langka is endemic to Asia

 Langka is the world’s largest tree-born fruit
 It is eaten raw or made into jam
 Add as ingredient for halo-halo, turon and ginataan
 A latexless variety was developed in Zambales
 Major Producers
 Zambales, Isabela, Quirino and CAR

7.) Rambutan

 This energy-giving fruit is native to Southeast Asia

 It’s a unique-looking hairy fruit
 Major Producers
 Laguna, Batangas, Nueva Vizcaya, Mindoro, Panay Island and parts of Mindanao

8.) Avocado

 This potassium-rich pear-shaped fruit helps lowers cholesterol levels

 It is used in salads, ice cream and other desserts
 Major Producers:
 Provinces of Cordillera Autonomous Region,Region II
9.) Atis

 Sugar Apple or Atis is a very sweet fruit.

 It can be found anywhere else in the country.

10.) Chico

 Chico was introduced to the Philippines by the Spaniards.

 It is endemic to Mexico.
 It can be found anywhere else in the archipelago.
11.) Santol

 It is a popular summer fruit that can be eaten raw or made into marmalade and jam.
 It can be found all throughout the country.

12.) Kaimito

 Kaimito or Star Apple is a very sweet and delicious tropical fruit.

 It was named for its star-shaped flower and cross-section cut.
 It is grown in the entire Philippines.
13.) Melon

 Melon or Muskmelon is Cucumis melo

 It is eaten raw or added to salad
 It is blended as a juice drinks
 It is cultivated in many parts of the Philippines

14.) Suha

 It is known as Pomelo in English or Citrus maxima

 The most popular species in the Philippines is the seedless species of Davao.
 Suha is the largest citrus fruit and is native in Southeast Asia.
 Pomelo is usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or
red) flesh.
 It is grown in the entire archipelago
 Major producer: Davao provinces
15.) Dalanghita

 Dalanghita is a species of Citrus

 It is widely cultivated in the Philippines
 Major producers: Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon,Aurora

16.) Coconut

 Coconut is known as the tree of life

 It bears healthy and delicious fruit
 Philippines is the largest producer of coconut in the world.
 It is grown anywhere else in the country
 Major producers, Aurora, Quezon, Pangasinan,Visayas and Mindanao

17.) Banana

 Banana is one of the healthiest fruits

 It is very rich in potassium
 It is regarded as a complete food
 It is one of the country’s leading export products
 It is available in different colors such as yellow, red, purple
 Major producers: Quirino, Isabela, Davao

18.) Kalamansi

 Kalamansi is Citrofortunella microcarpa

 It is also known as Calamondin
 This vitamin C rich citrus is grown nationwide

19.) Guyabano

 Guyabano is Soursop in English or Annona muricata

 It is one of the most delectable Philippine fruits
 It was introduced in the country during the Spanish regime
 It can be found in the different parts of the Philippines
20.) Bayabas

 Guavas were among the most abundant fruit in the country

 Thousands of guava trees were cut-down in the past years for rice planting
 Guavas are vitamin C rich fruit
 It is grown in the entire country
Philippine Fruit Trees
And
Their Major
Sources

Curvey L. Paningbatan
VI – Juan Luna
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