
Xanthophyllum contractum

Xanthophyllum contractum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet "" is from the Latin meaning "contracted", referring to short inflorescences and short fruit stalks.
Description.
"Xanthophyllum contractum" grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to . The twigs are smooth and pale yellowish. The dark reddish fruits are ovoid and measure up to in diameter.
Distribution and habitat.
"Xanthophyllum contractum" is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is lowland riparian forests.