Ilex hypoglauca is a tree in the family Aquifoliaceae. The specific epithet hypoglauca means ' beneath' referring to the leaves.
Ilex hypoglauca grows up to 18m (59feet) tall. Its smooth bark is grey. The leathery leaves are oblong to elliptic and measure up to long. The, in, feature white flowers. The roundish fruits are black.
Ilex hypoglauca is native to Borneo and Sumatra. Its habitat is in peat swamp forests.