Cratoxylum arborescens is a plant in the family Hypericaceae. The specific epithet is from the Latin meaning "tree-like". Description Cratoxylum arborescens grows as a shrub or tree measuring up to tall with a diameter of up to . The smooth to fissured bark is grey to brown. The flowers are pink to crimson. The fruits measure up to long. Distribution and habitat Cratoxylum arborescens grows naturally in Burma, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is mainly lowland forests, including kerangas and peat swamp forests, also up to lower montane forests, from sea-level to altitude. Uses This tree produces a light hardwood timber known as Geronggang. This timber is suitable for interior work and light to medium construction. References arborescens Flora of Myanmar Flora of Sumatra Flora of Peninsular Malaysia Flora of Borneo Taxonomy articles created by Polbot