The flowers of Xanthophyllum highly resemble those of keeled flowers and show an inclination towards entomophily. Though cross-pollination is preferred, it is also observed that the unopened buds are viable for self-pollination. Field observations showed that the insects belonged to the families Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera visited the flowers. Lab studies showed that the stigma is receptive before anthesis and pollen tubes are found growing inside the stylar column. The present study was an attempt to understand the morphology and function of different parts of Xanthophyllum flowers as well as their role related to the pollination mechanism.