Microtropis ovata is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet ovata means 'egg-shaped', referring to the leaves.
Microtropis ovata grows as a shrub up to tall. The leathery leaves are oblong to ovate and measure up to long. The flowers are in .
Microtropis ovata is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Mount Kinabalu. Its habitat is in high-elevation forests, to elevations of .
Microtropis ovata has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by landslides and climate change. The species is confined to Kinabalu Park in Sabah, where it is protected.