title: Xanthophyllum impressum
text: # Xanthophyllum impressum
  
  Xanthophyllum impressum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet impressum is from the Latin meaning "impressed", referring to the enclosed position of the axillary buds.
  
  ## Description
  
  Xanthophyllum impressum grows up to 23 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 70 centimetres (30 in). The smooth bark is grey. The flowers are white, drying orange to dark red. The brownish fruits are round and measure up to 1.7 cm (1 in) in diameter.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Xanthophyllum impressum grows naturally in Borneo and the Philippines. Its habitat is lowland forests.
  
  