Botanical name-Durio zibethinusEnglish name-Durian
Tamil name-
Description:-
Durian trees are large, growing to 25–50 metres (80–164 ft) in height depending on the species. The leaves are evergreen, elliptic to oblong and 10–18 centimetres (4–7 in) long. The flowers are produced in three to thirty clusters together on large branches and directly on the trunk with each flower having a calyx (sepals) and five (rarely four or six) petals. Durian trees have one or two flowering and fruiting periods per year, although the timing varies depending on the species, cultivars, and localities. A typical durian tree can bear fruit after four or five years. The durian fruit can hang from any branch and matures roughly three months after pollination. The fruit can grow up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb) Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale-yellow to red, depending on the species.
Grows in-
Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, India and Australia.
Ayurvedic usage-Skin problems, Jaundice, Swellings, Cold, Fever.
Parts used to make medicine-Leaves, Roots.
Propagation -Seeds Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)
| Energy | 183.0 k cal |
| Proteinv | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.1 g |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Carotene | 12.0 ug |