Xanthophyllum affine Korth. ex Miq., Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugd. Bat. 1 (1864)
Latin for 'similar or related to'.

Synonyms
Banisterodes affine (Miq.) O.K., Xanthophyllum excelsum var. affine (Miq.) Boerl., Xanthophyllum sarawakense Chodat

Description
Sub-canopy tree up to 25 m tall and 46 cm dbh. Stipules absent. Leaves alternate, simple, penni-veined, with nectary glands on lower surface near petiole insertion, glabrous. Flowers ca. 13 mm diameter, white-yellowish, racemes to panicles. Fruits ca. 12 mm long, green-yellowish, drupes.

Ecology
In undisturbed mixed dipterocarp and sub-montane forests up to 1600 m altitude. On alluvial sites near rivers and streams and hillsides, sometimes on ridges as well. Usually on sandy soils, but also on clay and limestone. In secondary forests usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant.

Uses
The wood is locally used. The leaves are locally used as vegetable. The fruits are edible.

Distribution
India, Indo-China, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo (throughout the island), Philippines.

Local names in Borneo
Ba'id, Kayu saluang, Minyak buruk, Nyalin.