durian
Durio zibethinus L.
Durio zibethinus L., a species in the Malvaceae family, is the most common tree in the genus Durio. It is known for its edible fruit, also called durian. This species is native to regions including Taiwan, southern China, Singapore, India, Cambodia, and Laos, and was first described in 1774.
Description
Durio zibethinus is a tree species within the Malvaceae family, distinguished by its edible fruit. It is widely distributed in tropical regions such as Taiwan, southern China, Singapore, India, Cambodia, and Laos. The species was first published in 1774. Commonly referred to as durian, it is the most prevalent species in the Durio genus.
Other common names
durian
Distribution
TW · SC · SG · IN · CR · LA
Synonyms
Durio acuminatissimusDurio stercoraceus
