Xanthophyllum reflexum

Xanthophyllum reflexum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet reflexum is from the Latin meaning 'bent backwards', referring to the flower petals.

Description

Xanthophyllum reflexum grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The smooth bark is whitish brown or greenish yellow. The flowers are yellowish white, drying dark red.

Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum reflexum is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp forest.