Flower Bloom - Durio macrophyllus @Botanic Gardens Singapore (2023 1104)
Family: Malvaceae
Native: Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo
Commonly known as durian pulu, Durian Daun Besar, durian merah, rian nyekak, nyekak, Pakan, Kuluk, or lai
Fruit (immature): pear shaped or globose, blue-green color, dense
Locate: Lawn O (near to Singapore Botanic Gardens Bandstand)
Address: Upper Ring Road of 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
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 smell at anthesis. The large durian 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.
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