Stems and branches terete, glabrate below, rufous hispid-velutinous above. Leaves opposite, oval, somewhat narrowed at both ends, at first tawny-velvety on both sides, at length asperous and deep green above, subcoriaceous, 3–4 by 1 1/2–2 in.; lateral veins about 5–6 pairs; petiole 1/5– 1/4 in., hairy; stipules lanceolate, acuminate, 1/5– 1/4 in. Flowers pentamerous, tomentose outside, 3/4 in. long, precocious, 3–5 together, on tomentose pedicels of 1/4– 3/8 in., raised on a short lateral common peduncle. Calyx-lobes lanceolate, acute, 1/4– 3/8 in. long, persistent, erect. Corolla rufous-tomentose outside, not bearded; tube 2/3 in. long; lobes lanceolate, 1/4 in., reflexed, acute. Ovary 5-celled. Fruit fleshy, globose, 2/3– 3/4 in. diameter, 1–2-seeded. Seed 1/2 in. long; albumen uniform; embryo somewhat curved, 3/8 in. long, cotyledons linear, radicle very short.
