Heteropterys

Shrubs or lianes. Leaves opposite, simple, petiolate, entire, base of lamina and/or petiole usually glandular; stipules indistinct. Inflorescences axillary or terminal, generally paniculate; bracts and bracteoles persistent. Sepals 5, each with 2 dorsal glands, or 1 without glands. Petals 5, unguiculate, usually entire and glabrous. Stamens 10, all fertile, glabrous; filaments fused at base; anthers basifixed. Ovary 3-locular; styles free; laterally compressed; stigmas terminal, in lateral, inside position. Fruit consisting of (1-)3 samaroid mericarps, each with a dorsal suborbicular wing.