Including Chailletiaceae R.Br., Hirtellaceae Horan. Habit and leaf form . Trees, shrubs, and lianas. Self supporting, or climbing. Mesophytic, or xerophytic.
Leaves stipulate .
Lamina margins entire. Leaves without a persistent basal meristem. Leaf anatomy . Mucilaginous epidermis present. Adaxial hypodermis present, or absent.