Fossil pollen that is 'Clusiaceae-like' from the Eocene. Inflorescence as a solitary flower or in terminal cymes. Bracts often present. Fruit a capsule, but can be a berry or drupe. Seed with an aril or winged, endosperm lacking.
Placentation is axil or parietal.
Leaves simple, entire, opposite or whorled. Stipules are lacking.