Petals 5, distinct. Stamens 5-10, distinct or filaments weakly connate at the base. Nectary disc present. Fruit a drupe or berry. Stems and leaves of the Anacardiaceae contain resinous compounds or volatile substances with a strong aroma.
Sensitivity varies individually.
Gums and resins extracted from the plants have industrial applications. Dipteronia Small family of 2 genera and 120 species. Acer is a dominant component of temperate deciduous forests. Dipteronia occurs only in China. Shrubs or trees.