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Durio oxleyanus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Durio
Species:
D. oxleyanus
Binomial name
Durio oxleyanus
Synonyms
  • Durio gratissimus Becc.
  • Neesia griffithii Planch. ex Mast.

Durio oxleyanus is a perennial plant species of tree in the family Malvaceae.[2] It was once placed in the family Bombacaceae.[3]: 563 

The IUCN list the species as near threatened.[1]

It is a popular plant for food among humans and orangutans.[4]: 62 

Names

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In English it goes by common names like isu, durian lai, oxleyanus durian,[3]: 563  Durian Hutan, Durian,[1] and Durian meragang.[5]: 270 

The native names include: durian beludu in Malaysia;[6] durian daun in Sumatra;[1] durian sukang or simply sukang in Brunei and Sabah;[7][8] and kerantongan or kerantungan in Kalimantan.[1][9]

Description

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Trees in species can grow up to 45 meters[5]: 270  or up to 50 meters[3]: 564  tall and have dark brown bark.[5]: 270  It has a self-supporting growth form too.[2]

Fruits

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The fruit the tree produces fruits that are edible.[3]: 563  With a smooth creamy texture with a sweet flavor similar to banana or grape.[3]: 563  The fruits are gray and are 15 to 20 centimeters in diameter.[6]

Distribution

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It is native to Borneo and Sumatra, Indonesia.[10]

It can be found in more moist parts of lowland rainforests.[1]

Uses

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It is rarely cultivated for food in its native area.[11] The timber from this plant is used for building houses.[3]: 565 

The species is also used for medicine to treat Malaria.[5]: 270  In Indonesia, it is also used for ulcers and wounds. However, the plant has not been studied in pharmacology.[6]

Threats

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They are classified as near threatened by the IUCN due to large deforestation of lowland forests. Development of urban areas, extension of agricultural land, industrial plantation, and mining are the influence for deforestation.[1]

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