Subshrubs or shrubs, (dioecious, aromatic). Stems erect, (diffusely branched; branches numerous, ascending); old twigs rough with persistent leaf bases, young twigs tomentose. Leaves persistent, whorled; petiole present; blade coriaceous, margins entire. Inflorescences axillary, fascicles, 2-3-flowered; perulae absent. Flowers unisexual (dioecious), radially symmetric; sepals 2(-3), distinct; petals 2(-3), distinct, corolla persistent, ovoid; stamens 2, exserted; anthers without awns, longitudinally dehiscent; ovary 2-locular; style exserted, straight; stigma linear. Fruits drupaceous, globose, dry. Seeds (pyrenes) 2, planoconvex, not winged, not tailed; testa ± smooth. x = 13.
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