title: Xanthophyllum rectum
text: # Xanthophyllum rectum
  
  Xanthophyllum rectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rectum is from the Latin meaning "upright", referring to the inflorescences.
  
  ## Description
  
  Xanthophyllum rectum grows up to 12 metres (40 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The smooth bark is pale grey. The dark brown fruits are round and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Xanthophyllum rectum is endemic to Borneo and confined to Sarawak. Its habitats include kerangas and dipterocarp forests.
  
  