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Durio kutejensis (Hassk.) Becc.
| Family Name: | Malvaceae |
| Common Name: | Durian Tinggang, Durian Kuning, Lai |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Borneo |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A medium sized tree up to 25 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The alternately arranged leaves are elliptical-oblong, measuring about 20-33 cm long and 6-12 cm wide, with obtuse bases and mucronate tips. Adaxial (upper) surface of the leaf is green and smooth, and abaxial (lower) surface is pale silvery-golden. |
| Flowers | Flowers are pinkish-red, about 6.6 cm in diameter. |
| Fruit | The mature fruits are dirty yellow colored, ovoid to ellipsoid, up to 20 cm by 12 cm, coated with a hard and thorny husk. The seeds are ellipsoid and brown, enclosed in yellow and sweet-smelling arils. |
| Habitat | In mixed dipterocarp forests, found in foothills of the mountains, on clay-rich soils. |
| Cultivation | Plants do well in drained, fertile clay soils. |
| Etymology | Latin Durio, from the Malay name durian. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The flesh surrounding the seeds can be consumed fresh or made into desserts. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Fruit |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks | Silvery-golden |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Thorny / Spiny |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
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Others
| Master ID | 32792 |
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| Species ID | 7205 |
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