Among the thirty known species of Durio, so far eleven species have been identified to produce edible fruits. However, there are many species for which the fruit has never been collected or properly described and it is likely that other species with edible fruit exist. [ 1 ]

The durian (/ ˈ d ʊər i ə n / ⓘ [1]) is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. There are 30 recognized species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit. [2] Durio zibethinus, native to Borneo and Sumatra, is the only species available on the international market. It has over 300 named varieties in ...

Durio is a genus of plants in the family Malvaceae. Several species produce an edible fruit known as durian, the most common species being Durio zibethinus. There are 30 recognized species in the genus Durio, but only nine produce edible fruit. [2]

May 12, 2013 · 2. Durio acutifolius . Description: A small, triangular fruit with a bright red exterior. It has three seed-bearing sections with black seeds encased in a thin layer of dark, glossy red flesh. Flesh is flavorless. Tree grows up to 29 meters tall. Distribution: Borneo, but especially on the eastern side. Scientific Name: Latin for “pointed ...

May 13, 2013 · Here’s a complete list of all 27 durian species. I’ve linked each species to a post with more information to create (hopefully) the most complete guide to the genus durio.

Kra Dum Thong, Gradumtung or Kradumtung, means golden button. This is an early season durian, that bears 2-4 kg fruits. The flesh is soft, creamy, buttery sweet and custard, sometimes having a kick almost cheesy. It is lighter than other zibethinus Durian - we feel it …

Durio • Name “Durian” comes from the Malay word “Duri”, meaning "thorn“ • Durians are native to Southeastern Asia • Durian is distinctive for its – Large size – Unique smell (odour) – Formidable thorn-covered husk

The mainly of distribution is in tropical Asia (Phengklai, 2005). The origin of all species of Durio was native to western Malaysia (van Steenis, 1950), and Borneo was the center of distribution (Kostermans, 1958). In Thailand, five species of Durio were found, namely D. graveolens Becc.

Durio zibethinus is the most common tree species in the genus Durio that are known as durian and have edible fruit also known as durian. As with most other durian species, the edible flesh emits a distinctive odour that is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact.

Feb 20, 2025 · There are 30 recognized Durio species, with at least nine producing edible fruit, including Durio kutejensis and Durio graveolens. The name “durian” comes from the Malay word “duri,” meaning thorn, reflecting its spiky exterior.