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    Know about Red Durian

    By s mNovember 19, 2019Updated:November 19, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Durio dulcis also known as Lahong, Durian marangang (or merangang), Tutong and Red durian is a large tree belongs to genus Durio reaches to the height of 40 meters with a bole 80 cm diameter and large buttresses upto 4 meters high. The bark surface is irregularly flaky or shallowly fissured, rough and is reddish-brown. Stipules are present but deciduous and falling off early. The leaves are simple, alternate, elliptical or obovate-elliptical about 7–14 cm × 3.5–6 cm. The husk of the fruit is dark red to brown red and is covered with slender 15-20 mm long spines. The fruit has thin, dark yellow flesh and has the flavor of deep caramel with turpentine odor. The fruits are edible and are collected from wild and sold in local and urban markets. The species is planted barely due to its short fruiting period. Tree is also harvested for its wood.

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    Culinary uses

    • As the pulp is sweet, it is consumed raw or cooked.
    • The pulp is fried with onions and chilli and served as side dish in Sabah.
    • Seeds are cooked, boiled or roasted.
    • It is available in form of chips, candy, cakes, crackers and even beverages.

    Other facts

    • The tree has pink-brown heartwood.
    • Wood is used in interior construction and for making cheap furniture and packing cases.

    References:

    https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Durio+dulcis

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durio_dulcis

    http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Durio+dulcis

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    Red Durian Quick Facts
    Name: Red Durian
    Scientific Name: Durio dulcis
    Origin Sumatra and Borneo (Sarawak, Brunei, Sabah, West-, Central-, South- and East- Kalimantan).
    Name Red Durian
    Scientific Name Durio dulcis
    Native Sumatra and Borneo (Sarawak, Brunei, Sabah, West-, Central-, South- and East- Kalimantan). Occasionally also cultivated for the fruits.
    Common/English Name Lahong, Durian marangang (or merangang),  Tutong, Red durian
    Name in Other Languages Borneo: Dianjau, Durian Bala (Kenya-Dyak), Lahong Lajang Lajung (Dyak), Durian Merah (Malay), Tutong (Iban), Layung, Pesasang (Tidung), Durian Marangang, Duyen, Durian Tinggang, Kusi, Lahit Manuk
    Plant Growth Habit Evergreen, under-canopy, perennial tree
    Plant Size 40 m tall
    Leaf Elliptical or obovate-elliptical, 7–14 cm × 3.5–6 cm
    Flesh color Deep yellow
    Flavor/aroma Deep caramel
    Fruit Taste Sweet

    Red Durian Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Durio dulcis

    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Kingdom Plantae (Plants)
    Family Malvaceae
    Genus Durio
    Species D. dulcis
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