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Shrub
or small tree; leaves opposite, simple, oblong to elliptic, entire;
inflorescence a terminal raceme; flowers yellow, senescing to
orange or red; sepals with prominent glands; petals clawed (with
narrow basal region); fruit a juicy, yellow, edible drupe. (Image
at left photographed at CICY botanical garden.)
Additional images:
Listed as an important source of pollen and/or nectar for bees (Souza Novello 1981).