title: Xanthophyllum borneense
text: # Xanthophyllum borneense
  
  Xanthophyllum borneense is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. It is named for Borneo.
  
  ## Description
  
  Xanthophyllum borneense grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall. The bark is grey-green and smooth. The flowers are pale brownish, drying orange. The pale brown fruits are round to ovoid and measure up to 1.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Xanthophyllum borneense is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is riverine forests and on hills, from sea-level to 300 metres (1,000 ft) altitude.
  
  