''Chionanthus sabahensis'' grows as a tree up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is green. The flowers are greenish white. Its habitat is montane forest from to altitude. ''C. sabahensis'' is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah.

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sabahensis Endemic flora of Borneo Trees of Borneo Flora of Sabah Plants described in 2002 {{Tree-stub