Durio carinatus
Mast.
Durian hutan
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family (also classified in Bombacaceae, subfamily Bombacoideae). The fruit is edible but lacks strong flavor and is not widely popular.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Other Information
It does not have much taste and is not popular.
Notes
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Synonyms
Durio cupreua Ridl.
References (3)
- Giesen, W., 2013, Paludiculture: sustainable alternatives on degraded peat land in Indonesia (revised draft)
- Parish, F. et al (Ed.), Best Management Practices for Management and Rehabilitation of Natural Vegetation Associated with Oil Palm Cultivation on Peat. RSPO Supported by IFAD, EU,
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
