Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet is from the Latin meaning 'slowly growing', referring to the twigs.

Description Xanthophyllum tardicrescens grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to . The flowers are white, drying yellowish orange. The round fruits are yellowish green.

Distribution and habitat Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.

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