Leucomphalos

Shrubs or small trees. Leaves 1-foliolate, ovate-elliptic, rounded at base, obtusely acuminate, papery, glabrous, closely reticulate on both surfaces, with +/- 6 pairs of lateral nerves; petiole long, subterete; stipules inconspicuous. Inflorescences short axillary racemes towards ends of branches; axis of inflorescence pubescent; pedicels puberulous; buds ovoid, glabrous; bracts and bracteoles small. Calyx ovoid, shortly toothed, membranous, slitting down to base on one side as flower expands. Petals subequal; vexillum subsessile, broadly ovate; wings linear-oblong. Stamens free; anthers linear, longer than filaments. Ovary long-stalked; ovules few; style subulate; stigma small, terminal. Pod long-stalked, dehiscent, obliquely elliptic, beaked, coriaceous, turgid, 2-valved, 1(2)-seeded. Seed with a spongy aril.