Large tree, reaching a height of 10-20m. All parts glabrous. Leaves altemate, short-petioled, rigidly coriaceous, acute or slightly obtuse at the apex, triplinerved base,shining dark- geen above, pale beneath. Inflorescence in axillary or terminal cymosepanicle; flowers white. Drupe ovoid, glabrous, purplish-brown when ripe (Vietnam)