Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet Latin: tardicrescens is from the Latin meaning 'slowly growing', referring to the twigs.
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens grows up to 6m (20feet) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 6cm (02inches). The flowers are white, drying yellowish orange. The round fruits are yellowish green.
Xanthophyllum tardicrescens is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forest.