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Shrubs, climbers or lianes, not herbs. Stipules sheathing, adnate to the petiole. Leaves alternate, not fleshy. Inflorescence of axillary or leaf-opposed spikes. Flowers bisexual or unisexual. Perianth 0. Stamens 2-4. Stigmas 2-5. Fruit a 1-seeded drupe.

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Source: Flora of Zimbabwe

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