Xanthophyllum neglectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:neglectus|neglectum]] is from the Latin meaning 'neglected', referring to how the species has been long overlooked.
Xanthophyllum neglectum grows up to 20m (70feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 20cm (10inches). The smooth bark is greyish, greenish brown or dark green. The flowers are white or yellowish, drying pale brownish. The greyish green fruits are round and measure up to 11NaN1 in diameter.
Xanthophyllum neglectum is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp or lower montane forests from sea-level to 600m (2,000feet) altitude.