An indigenous evergreen forest tree that grows to a height of 10 m. It has a peeling silvery grey rough bark which exudes reddish sap when cut. Leaves are dotted with glands, lemon scented, with toothed margin. Flowers are greenish appearing in clusters. Fruits are oval, with a persistent stigma, yellow to reddish when ripe, containing one seed. It is used for timber, firewood, posts, bee forage, medicine, shade and ornamental purposes.