Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Pengum. Lemb. Pusat Penjel. Kehut. 62: 17 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658096
Common Names
- Durio wyatt-smithii
- Wyatt-smithii Durio
- Durian Wyatt-smithii
Description
Durio wyatt-smithii (also called 'Wyatt-Smith Durio', among many other common names) is a tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests and is often found near rivers and streams. The leaves are large and oval-shaped, and the flowers are white and fragrant. The fruits are large and spiny, and are edible when ripe.
Uses & Benefits
Durio wyatt-smithii is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Durio wyatt-smithii flowers are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Durio wyatt-smithii is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the tree regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the tree.
Where to Find Durio wyatt-smithii
Durio wyatt-smithii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Durio wyatt-smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Durio wyatt-smithii?
Durio wyatt-smithii
What is the common name of Durio wyatt-smithii?
Wyatt-Smith durian
What is the distribution of Durio wyatt-smithii?
It is found in the lowland rainforests of Borneo, Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia
Species in the Durio genus
Durio affinis,
Durio beccarianus,
Durio bruneiensis,
Durio bukitrayaensis,
Durio burmanicus,
Durio carinatus,
Durio crassipes,
Durio dulcis,
Durio graveolens,
Durio kinabaluensis,
Durio kutejensis,
Durio lanceolatus,
Durio lissocarpus,
Durio lowianus,
Durio macrantha,
Durio macrolepis,
Durio macrophyllus,
Durio malaccensis,
Durio oblongus,
Durio oxleyanus,
Durio pinangianus,
Durio purpureus,
Durio singaporensis,
Durio testudinarius,
Durio wyatt-smithii,
Durio zibethinus,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,