Xanthophyllum brevipes is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet is from the Latin meaning "short foot", referring to the short petiole of the leaves. Description Xanthophyllum brevipes grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is yellowish brown and smooth. The flowers are white drying to orange-brown. The brown or blackish fruits are pear-shaped to ovoid and measure up to in diameter. Distribution and habitat Xanthophyllum brevipes is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to altitude. References brevipes Endemic flora of Borneo Trees of Borneo Plants described in 1973