Xanthophyllum stipitatum is a plant in the family Polygalaceae.

[2] The specific epithet stipitatum is from the Latin meaning 'stalked', referring to the ovary of the flower.

[3] Xanthophyllum stipitatum grows as a shrub (rarely) or tree up to 50 metres (160 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 80 centimetres (30 in).

The edible, round fruits are black, ripening to yellow or orange, and measure up to 6 cm (2 in) (or more) in diameter.

[3] Xanthophyllum stipitatum grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.