All species are small trees or shrubs with a tendency to climb.

Bisexual flowers are borne singly or in clusters opposite the leaves.

The 6-petalled flowers are scented, and the plant bears fleshy fruits.

Artabotrys can be propagated from fresh seeds or short half-hardened cuttings taken in spring.

As of January 2025[update], Plants of the World Online accepts the following 110 species:[2]