Xanthophyllum obscurum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae.[1] The specific epithet Latin: [[:wikt:obscurus|obscurum]] is from the Latin meaning 'dark', referring to the dark colour of the dried flowers and fruits.[2]
Xanthophyllum obscurum grows up to 35m (115feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 55cm (22inches). The smooth bark is pale and brown-grey. The flowers are white or purple. The edible, round fruits are brown or blackish and measure up to 140NaN0 in diameter.[2]
Xanthophyllum obscurum grows naturally in southern Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is lowland mixed dipterocarp and lower montane forests from sea-level to 1800m (5,900feet) altitude.[2]