Durian Sukang
Durio oxleyanus

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

It is a large tree. It grows 50 m tall. It is often larger than the common durian. The branches are 20 m above ground level. The trunk is 100 cm across and has buttresses 3 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. The lower surface is whitish. The flowers are 15 mm across. They are white to yellow. The fruit is like a small durian. They are 14 cm long. They are bright green with a hairy appearance. They have a strong odour.

There are about 20 Durio species. Also put in the family Durionaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. The grow naturally in Sarawak and Kalimantan. It grows up to 500 m above sea level. It grows on sandy soils. It grows in lowland evergreen forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Fruit are eaten fresh. The layer around the seeds is small.

It is sometimes cultivated. The fruit are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Beludu, Dian, Durian daun, Isu, Kerantongan, Kartungan, Kerantungan, Ketungan, Kutongan, Lai, Lai bengang, Pohon durian kerantongan, Pohon durian rimba, Sempak penaklak, Sukang

Synonyms

Durio gratissimus Becc.; Neesia griffithii Planch. ex Mast.;