This species is reportedly pollinated by giant honey bees and birds, as well as bats.

[2] The large durian fruit it bears has thick, yellow flesh with a mild, sweet taste and creamy texture similar to that of Durio zibethinus.

In Brunei, the fruit of D. kutejensis is preferred by local consumers over that of D. zibethinus, though the latter is the only durian species available in the international market.

Arung, Enos Tangke; Suwinarti, Wiwin; Hendra, Medi (January 2015).

"Determination of Antioxidant and Anti-Melanogenesis Activities of Indonesian Lai, Durio kutejenesis [Bombacaceae (Hassak) Becc] Fruit Extract".