Shrub or small tree to 9 m, found in the Nimba area, with light bark. Leaves simple, opposite, glabrous, ovate-elliptic, long acuminate, cuneate; 4 – 6 pairs of distinct laterals. Petiole about 1 cm, swollen at base, with triangular, lanceolate interpetiolar stipules, type 10 or 12; blade ±18 x 8 cm. White flowers in axial groups. Berries yellowish when ripe, smooth, sub-tly ± 12 – 16 mm across, slightly 4-angular.