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General Information

Durio grandiflorus is a medium-sized tree growing up to 30 metres tall, with a bole up to 50cm in diameter, and buttresses that are low and rounded[].
The edible fruits are gathered mainly from the wild, though the tree is also occasionally cultivated[].
The species is suffering from some genetic erosion and has been classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2009)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Borneo.

Habitat

Lowland mixed dipterocarp rainforest[]. Rainforests, at elevations up to 500 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the lowland moist tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres[].
Often found on clay-rich soils in the wild[].

Edible Uses

The aril around the seeds is edible[]. The fruit is an ellipsoid capsule, up to 20cm x 15cm, with stiff spines up to 2cm long[]. Inside are a number of brown seeds each about 3cm long and covered by a yellow, edible aril[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The relatively durable wood is used in interior construction and for making cheaper types of furniture and packing cases[].
We do not have any more information on the wood of this species. However, a general description of the wood for species in this genus is as follows:-
The heartwood is pink-brown, red, or deep red-brown; it is not always sharply demarcated from the white, pale yellow-brown or light reddish-yellow sapwood. The texture is coarse; the grain straight to interlocked; somewhat lustrous; it is reported to have a foetid odour. The wood is not durable, and not resistant to termite attack; the sapwood is prone to powder-post beetle attack. It dries rapidly, but thin boards may tend to cup. The wood saws easily and generally dresses smoothly; nailing qualities are good. It is used for purposes such as furniture components, veneer and plywood, light construction[].

Propagation

Seed -

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