Durio kutejensis

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Durio kutejensis

Durio kutejensis, commonly known as durian pulu, durian merah, nyekak, or lai, is a primary rainforest substorey fruit tree

Fruit tree

A fruit tree is a tree bearing fruit that is consumed or used by people — all trees that are flowering plants produce fruit, which are the ripened ovary of a flower containing one or more seeds....
from Borneo

Borneo

Borneo is the List of islands by area and is located at the centre of Maritime Southeast Asia. Administratively, this island is divided between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei....
. It is a very attractive small- to medium-sized tree up to 30 m tall. It has large, glossy leaves, numerous large red flowers that emit a strong carrion

Carrion

Carrion refers to the carcass of a dead animal. Carrion is an important food source for large carnivores and omnivores in most ecosystems. Examples of carrion-eaters, or scavengers, include Hyenas, Vultures, Virginia Opossum, Tasmanian Devils, Black Bears, Komodo Dragons, Bald Eagles, Raccoons and Blue-tongued lizards....
smell at anthesis

Anthesis

Anthesis is the period during which a flower is fully open and functional. It may also refer to the onset of that period.The onset of anthesis is spectacular in some species....
. It has been reported that this species is pollinated by giant honey bees and birds as well as bats.

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Durio kutejensis, commonly known as durian pulu, durian merah, nyekak, or lai, is a primary rainforest substorey fruit tree

Fruit tree

Borneo

Carrion

Anthesis

Durian

The durian is the fruit of trees from the genus Durio belonging to the Malvaceae Family . Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits", the fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odor, and formidable Spine -covered husk....
fruit it bears has thick, yellow flesh with a mild, sweet taste and creamy texture similar to that of Durio zibethinus. It bears fruit late in the season. It is cultivated in East Kalimantan

Kalimantan

In most languages in the world, the term Kalimantan refers to the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo, while for Indonesians, the name "Kalimantan" usually refers to the whole island of Borneo....
and has been introduced to Queensland

Queensland

Queensland is a States and territories of Australia of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory to the west, South Australia to the south-west and New South Wales to the south....
. In Brunei

Brunei

Brunei Darussalam, officially the State of Brunei, Abode of Peace , is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia....
, the fruit of D. kutejensis is preferred by local consumers over that of D. zibethinus
Durian

The durian is the fruit of trees from the genus Durio belonging to the Malvaceae Family . Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits", the fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odor, and formidable Spine -covered husk....
, even though the latter is the only durian species available in the international market.