Xanthophyllum macrophyllum

Xanthophyllum macrophyllum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet macrophyllum is from the Greek meaning 'large leaf'.

Description

Xanthophyllum macrophyllum grows as a shrub or tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The smooth bark is pale brown. The flowers are yellow or white, drying brown or blackish. The round fruits are yellow-brown or blackish and measure up to in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum macrophyllum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forests or lower montane forests from sea-level to altitude.