The Durio, Durian or Durian is the common name of a tree in the family Malvaceae, scientific name Durio durio, who is originally from Malaysia and Viet Nam. It has a fruit like melon which is very exquisite. Durio Malay language means Thorn. The fruit has its crust covered with thick spines, similar to a guanabana or a tucuragua ( sincuya ) , but these Colombian fruits are of the family Annonaceae.