Xanthophyllum nitidum

Xanthophyllum nitidum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet nitidum is from the Latin meaning 'shiny', referring to the leaf surfaces.

Description
Xanthophyllum nitidum grows up to 30 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 35 cm. The bark is black and smooth.

Distribution and habitat
Xanthophyllum nitidum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland forests from 100 m to 400 m altitude.