Chionanthus pubicalyx grows as a tree up to 40m (130feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30cm (10inches). The bark is whitish or grey. The fragrant flowers are white or pale yellow. Fruit is purple, ovoid, up to 2cm (01inches) long. Habitat is forests from sea level to 1600m (5,200feet) altitude. C. pubicalyx is endemic to Borneo.