Xanthophyllum adenotus is a plant in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet is from the Greek meaning "gland", referring to the leaf glands. Description Xanthophyllum adenotus grows as a shrub or tree up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to . The flowers are pinkish to pale violet, drying dark red. The pale or reddish-brown fruits are round and measure up to in diameter. Distribution and habitat Xanthophyllum adenotus grows naturally in Sumatra and Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests from sea-level to altitude. Varieties One variety is currently recognised: X. adenotus var. arsatii References adenotus Flora of Sumatra Flora of Borneo Plants described in 1861 Taxa named by Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel