Durio kutejensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lahia kutejensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Malvales, and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Durio, specifically as the species Durio kutejensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the vast tropical region known as Malesia. Within this broad area, its presence is specifically noted on the island of Borneo. Additionally, its geographical range extends to the island of Jawa. These locations represent the primary natural habitats where the species can be found growing. Consequently, its distribution is closely tied to the unique ecosystems of these Southeast Asian islands.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Durio kutejensis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it maintains its biological functions and structure over many years rather than completing a single reproductive cycle in a single season. As a long-lived woody plant, its development begins with the germination of seeds which progress through an extended juvenile phase before reaching reproductive maturity. Once mature, the plant undergoes seasonal cycles of vegetative growth and flowering, eventually producing large, fleshy fruits that facilitate its continued presence in the ecosystem. This perennial nature allows the plant to establish a stable presence in its habitat, investing energy into robust structural growth and complex reproductive strategies that span multiple years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Durio kutejensis is characterized by a robust growth form, specifically functioning as a tree. This woody plant reaches a significant mean height of approximately 25 m, establishing a substantial presence in its natural habitat. In terms of its structural habit, the species is categorized as self-supporting, meaning it maintains its upright posture through its own rigid, woody stem rather than relying on external structures like lianas or vines.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Durio kutejensis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation process and metabolic efficiency in typical tropical forest environments. As a C3 plant, it relies on the enzyme RuBisCO for the initial carboxylation of CO2, making its photosynthetic rate highly dependent on environmental humidity and light availability. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms, and instead must rely on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Durio kutejensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,6-Dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone, Arjunolic acid, Maslinic acid.

2,6-Dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone

1. Journal of natural products

Arjunolic acid

1. Journal of natural products

Maslinic acid

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Durio kutejensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include wood bark extract.

Wood bark extract

1. Journal of natural products