This species is closely related to Durio dulcis but differs in the fruit colour[].

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General Information

Durio lowianus is a medium to large-sized tree growing up to 40 metres tall with steep, short buttresses[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood and edible fruit. It is sometimes cultivated in Malaysian villages[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia.

Habitat

Lowland rainforest at elevations up to 150 metres[, ].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	30.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the moist, lowland tropics[].

Edible Uses

The sweet fruit pulp is eaten[]. The globose fruit is up to 25 cm long, the outside is green or yellowish with slender spines, the flesh dark yellow[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

Durian wood is classified as non-durable under tropical conditions[]. Test sticks 50 mm x 50 mm x 600 mm had decomposed in graveyard tests in Malaysia in 1.7 years[]. The density of the wood is 560-730 kg/m cubic at 15% moisture content[].
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 - usually germinates rapidly, within a few days to a few weeks[]. The germination rates for fresh seed is 100% in 12 - 21 days for D. Lowianus[].

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