Durio grandiflorus durian
Durio grandiflorus has yellow flesh. Also called Ghost durian, Durian Hantu, Durian Munjit, Durian Munyit, Durian Hantu Hutan and Sukang (conflicting). Texture: Thin aril. Origin: Northern Borneo: Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah; locally common in Sabah lowland forest.
How to identify it
- Greyish-blue husk reported on the fruit
- Stiff pyramidal spines around 2 cm
- Thin yellow aril
Best for
Botanically minded visitors
Common questions
How do I identify Durio grandiflorus durian?
Greyish-blue husk reported on the fruit Stiff pyramidal spines around 2 cm Thin yellow aril
Sources
- PROSEA: local names, distribution, fruit, edible aril
- Husk colour and mild taste via a botanist; the author never found it
Taste scores are our reading of published descriptions. Fruit varies by tree, age and harvest. Sources are limited or disagree on this variety.