Simple leaves about 20cm long, with opposite leaf arrangement.
Leaf shape is oblong-ovate. When exposed to strong sunlight, the leaves usually range from pale yellow to almost white, whereas in shady locations, the leaves are somewhat darker.
Flowers are very small and inconspicuous, white in colour. Flowers are borne in small globular clusters.
Fruits are Small, hairy, club-shaped fruits, about 2cm long. Borne in rows.
Uses
The plant is traditionally used as anti-rheumatic and antifungal.