There are three types:

The first type of papaya, also known as Papaya and Begonia, is a smooth-skinned papaya, which is mainly used in soap. The second wrinkled papaya, also known as Sichuan papaya and Xuan papaya, is mainly used for medicinal purposes; the third type is hairy papaya, also known as wood peach, which is mainly the kind that can be eaten directly on the market.