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Durian

Durio L.The King ofFruits.

Kingdom : Plantae

Division :

Magnoliophyta

Class : Magnoliopsida

Order : Malvales

Family : Malvaceae

Genus : Durio

Scientific

Classification :

• There are 30 recognised Duriospecies,at least 9 produce edible

fruits.Durio zibethibusOrigin: Borneo and Sumatra.

Characteristics

Height : 25-50m

Leaves : Elliptic to oblong (10-18 cm long)

Flowers : Produced in 3-30 clusters together on large branches,5 petals

Fruits : Can grow up to 30 cm long,15 cm diameter,1-3 kg weight

Shape : Oblong to round

Colour : Husk green and brown

Identification

Strong odor and distinct flavor.

Fruits : 5 locules , brown seeds.

Leaves : Elliptic to oblong (10-18 cm long).

Shape : oblong-round with thorn.

Usage

Culinary Durian fruit is used to flavour a wide variety of

sweet edibles (ice kacang,dodol,lempuk,icecream,mooncakes and cappuccino).

Nutritional and medicinal

Unripe durian can be applied to the skin.

Use as medical product : heal wounds.

The roots can relieve fever and diarrhea.

The leaves can cure fever and jaundice.

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