Durio singaporensis Ridl., J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 73: 143 (1916)
Species name meaning 'from Singapore'.
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Description
Tree up to 40 tall. Leaves alternate, oblong, 20-30 cm long, dark green above, golden-silver below,
secondary veins many, looping, clearly visible on lower surface. Flowers in bundles on branches, large,
white. Fruits up to 10 cm diameter, green-yellowish with spines. Seeds without edible aril.
Ecology
In lowland forests.
Uses
Possibly the timber is used.
Distribution
Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore.
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