Xanthophyllum stipitatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae.[1] The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:stipitate|stipitatum]] is from the Latin meaning 'stalked', referring to the ovary of the flower.[2]
Xanthophyllum stipitatum grows as a shrub (rarely) or tree up to 50m (160feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 80cm (30inches). The smooth bark is grey or pale brown. The flowers are white, drying black. The edible, round fruits are black, ripening to yellow or orange, and measure up to 60NaN0 (or more) in diameter.[2]
Xanthophyllum stipitatum grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is hill, riverine or peatswamp forests (occasionally kerangas forest) from sea-level to 1500m (4,900feet) altitude.[2]