Xanthophyllum tardicrescens
# Xanthophyllum tardicrescens

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet tardicrescens is from the Latin meaning "slowly growing", referring to the twigs.

## Description

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 6 centimetres (2 in). The flowers are white, drying yellowish orange. The round fruits are yellowish green.

## Distribution and habitat

Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.

