Xanthophyllum is a genus of about 94 species of trees and shrubs, of the plant family Polygalaceae. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "yellow leaf", referring to how the leaves are often yellow when dry. In Borneo it is known as minyak berok in Malay or nyalin in the Iban language.

Xanthophyllum is a genus of about 94 species of trees and shrubs, of the plant family Polygalaceae. The generic name is from the Greek meaning "yellow leaf", referring to how the leaves are often yellow when dry. In Borneo it is known as minyak berok in Malay or nyalin in the Iban language.