Epicalyx fused with the calyx and with 5–15 caducous teeth or lobes.
Calyx persistent, ± cupuliform, almost entire or toothed or lobed.
Leaves stellate-tomentose or stellate-pubescent.
Fruit loculicidally dehiscent by 5 valves.
Seeds woolly or nearly glabrous.
Flowers solitary, axillary.
Small trees or shrubs.