Xanthophyllum ovatifolium is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet is from the Latin meaning 'egg-shaped leaf'.
Description Xanthophyllum ovatifolium has unbranched inflorescences bearing four to six flowers. The flowers are white, drying pale brownish.
Distribution and habitat Xanthophyllum ovatifolium grows naturally in Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak. It may also grow in Sumatra but is considered unlikely there.
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