title: Xanthophyllum velutinum
text: # Xanthophyllum velutinum
  
  Xanthophyllum velutinum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet velutinum is from the Latin meaning "velvety", referring to the twig and leaf undersides.
  
  ## Description
  
  Xanthophyllum velutinum grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20 centimetres (8 in). The smooth bark is grey or pale brown. The flowers are yellow or white, drying brownish orange. The brown fruits are ovoid and measure up to 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  Xanthophyllum velutinum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp, old secondary, riverine or lower montane forests from sea-level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.
  
  