The
durian is the fruit of several tree
species belonging to the
genus Durio. The name 'durian' is derived from the Malay-Indonesian languages word for duri or "spike", a reference to the numerous spike protuberances of the fruit, together with the noun-building suffix -an. There are 30 recognised
Durio species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit.
Durio zibethinus is the only species available in the international market: other species are sold only in their local regions.