Aerial stem-parasitic shrubs, erect or spreading; epicortical runners present. Leaves opposite, curvinerved. Inflorescence axillary, a 2-flowered umbel or a 4-flowered raceme or spike; bract 1 under each flower. Corolla regular; petals 6, free. Stamens nearly equal; anthers dorsifixed, versatile, 4-locular.