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Indian Fruit Plants

Indian fruit plants here do not necessarily mean they are native to India. Some of the fruits commonly found in India are not native to the country. But they are commonly seen in at least some parts of the country.

India has a varied but mostly tropical climate. Hence, a large variety of fruit plants grow in India.

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  • Fruit Plant: Amla
  • Fruit Plant: Breadfruit
  • Fruit Plant: Santol
  • Fruit Plant: Star Apple

Artocarpus altilis, commonly known as breadfruit, is a fruit tree that belongs to the Moraceae family. A rich source of carbohydrates and vitamins, breadfruit is consumed as a fruit as well as a vegetable.

  • Scientific name: Artocarpus altilis
  • Propagation type: Layer
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Maturity period: 2 years
  • Fruiting season: Year-round, with peak seasons
  • Growing in containers: Possible for layered plants
  • Ease of growing: Moderate
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro
  • Place of shipment: Thrissur
  • Shipment period: Within 3 days

The Indian gooseberry, also called amla or the nellikka, is a fruit-bearing tree native to India. It is an important ingredient of many ayurvedic preparations for health and wellness.

  • Common Names: Indian gooseberry, amla, Nellikai (in Tamil), Nellikkai (in Malayalam), Dhatri, Amlaka (in Sanskrit), Amla, Amlika (in Hindi), Usirikaya (in Telugu), and Dhatriphala (in Ayurveda).
  • Scientific name: Phyllanthus emblica
  • Maturity period: 2 Years (for grafted plants)
  • Growing in containers: Possible
  • Edibility rating: 8/10
  • Health benefits: 8/10

See Amla plant growth profile, care and health benefits.

Milk fruit is known for its beautiful star-shaped pattern that is revealed when the fruit is cut in half. The tree is often used as an ornamental plant for landscaping due to its attractive foliage and fruit. Milk fruit is rich in minerals and vitamins. 

  • Variety Name: Purple
  • Scientific name: Chrysophyllum cainito
  • Propagation method: Graft
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro

Sweet santol is a hybrid variety of santol that is sweet in taste. The pale yellow-orange coloured fruit is delicious and a rich source of vitamins and minerals.

  • Scientific name: Sandoricum koetjape
  • Propagation method: Bud
  • Plant size: Medium
  • Supplier: Saphal Agro