The Families of Flowering Plants L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz Myoporaceae R. Br. Including Bontiaceae Horan. J.G. Agardh Habit and leaf form . Mesophytic, or xerophytic.
Leaves exstipulate .
Lamina margins entire, or crenate, or serrate, or dentate. Leaves without a persistent basal meristem. Leaf anatomy . Secretory cavities containing oil, or containing resin. Stem anatomy .