title: Xanthophyllum obscurum
text: # Xanthophyllum obscurum
  
  Xanthophyllum obscurum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet obscurum is from the Latin meaning "dark", referring to the dark colour of the dried flowers and fruits.
  
  ## Description
  
  Xanthophyllum obscurum grows up to 35 metres (110 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 55 centimetres (20 in). The smooth bark is pale and brown-grey. The flowers are white or purple. The edible, round fruits are brown or blackish and measure up to 14 cm (6 in) in diameter.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Xanthophyllum obscurum grows naturally in southern Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) altitude.
  
  