Chionanthus polycephalus

Chionanthus polycephalus is a tree in the family Oleaceae. The specific epithet polycephalus means 'many-headed', referring to the inflorescence.

Description

Chionanthus polycephalus grows as a tree up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. Its bark is dark grey. The flowers are creamy white. The fruit is yellowish, ovoid, up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Chionanthus polycephalus is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is limestone and hill forest, at altitudes of. This habitat is at risk from clearing for agriculture.