Anthers c. 10, linear, in 2 rows in a globose head borne on a slender androphore.
Calyx elongate-campanulate or fusiform-clavate, with short lobes.
Fruiting carpels stipitate, membranaceous, sometimes winged.
Shrubs or trees with entire cordate-ovate petiolate leaves.
Flowers unisexual, in axillary racemes.
Seeds 1–2, pubescent.
Petals absent.