A life of a biologist: Plant-derived Fruits Present in the Philippines with notes

This is a list of common edible fruits from plants that can be found in the Philippines, both native and non-native based on my field observations of the Philippines. I did not separate the naturalized and native fruit bearing plants in the Philippines.

Many of these plants can give extra income for many Filipinos. Large-scale farms are present in the Philippines especially for tropical plants such as pineapples that are adapted to the Philippine climate.

Passiflora edulis

English name: Passion fruit

Possible natural origin:Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina

Ananas comosus

English name: Pineapple

Filipino name: Pinya

Native: Southern America

Note: Fields of pinya can be found in Cavite, Philippines but the fruit are less in size compared to those grown in Mindanao. The pineapple plant grows well in direct sunlight, ideal here in the Philippines.

Rubus sp,

English name: Philippine Wild Raspberry

Local Name: Sampinit or Sapinit

Location: Quezon Province
Native to the Philippines

Additional Info

Note: Few Filipinos are aware of the existence of this plant.

Morus sp.
English name: Mulberry
Native: Widespread

Hylocereus species

English name: Dragon fruit

Possible natural origin: Mexico, Central and South America

Note: The dragon fruit is often planted in some backyards or gardens of some Filipinos due to its low maintenance in the Philippines.

Fragaria × ananassa
English and Filipino name: Strawberry
Location: Mountain Province Philippines

Note: It only grows in mountainous region of the Philippines. Its rarity commands a high selling price. The fruit is often made into jams for preservation. Strawberries are in season during the months of December to February in the Philippines.

Cucumis melo
English name: Cantaloupe or melon,Honeydew
Filipino name: Melon, Honeydew
Native: Africa or Southwest Asia