Angelesia splendens is a tree in the family Chrysobalanaceae. The specific epithet Latin: splendens is from the Latin meaning 'shining', referring to surfaces of the dried leaves.
Angelesia splendens grows up to 25m (82feet) tall. The bark is smooth to scaly. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to long. The strong durable timber is locally used for railway ties and in saltwater construction. The fruit is considered edible.
Angelesia splendens is native to Thailand and western Malesia. Its habitat is dipterocarp forests, swamps and seashores to altitude.