Placentation axile . Outer integument contributing to the micropyle, or not contributing to the micropyle. Polar nuclei fusing prior to fertilization. Endosperm formation nuclear . Embryogeny caryophyllad, or solanad.
Capsules loculicidal .
Endosperm when present, 'more or less' oily. Embryo well differentiated. Germination phanerocotylar, or cryptocotylar. Physiology, biochemistry . Iridoids not detected .