Xanthophyllum fragrans, commonly known as fragrant boxwood, is an evergreen plant in the family Polygalaceae found only in the Wet Tropics bioregion of Queensland, Australia.

Xanthophyllum fragrans is a tree growing up to about 20 m (66 ft) tall, and it may produce buttress roots.

[6] This species was first described by the Australian botanist Cyril Tenison White in his paper titled Contributions to the Queensland Flora, No.

[7] Xanthophyllum fragrans has a restricted distribution within Queensland's Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, from near Cape Tribulation to the Kuranda National Park.

[9] This species is listed by the Queensland Government's Department of Environment, Science and Innovation as near threatened.