Lophopetalum rigidum is a plant in the family Celastraceae.

The specific epithet rigidum means 'stiff', referring to the leaves.

[2] Lophopetalum rigidum grows as a shrub or tree, rarely up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm (16 in).

The leathery leaves are oblong to ovate and measure up to 21 cm (8 in) long.

[2] Lophopetalum rigidum is endemic to Borneo, where it is known from Sarawak and Sabah.