Durio kutejensis
Durio kutejensis, commonly known as the wild durian, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Beyond its edible fruit, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments like fever and inflammation, offering valuable phytochemical properties that continue to interest modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Durio kutejensis
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Malvales, and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Durio, specifically as the species Durio kutejensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Durio | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the vast tropical region known as Malesia. Within this broad area, its presence is specifically noted on the island of Borneo. Additionally, its geographical range extends to the island of Jawa. These locations represent the primary natural habitats where the species can be found growing. Consequently, its distribution is closely tied to the unique ecosystems of these Southeast Asian islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Durio kutejensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,6-dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone, arjunolic acid, maslinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,6-dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arjunolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maslinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |