The specific epithet velutinus is from the Latin meaning 'velvety', referring to the indumentum of the leaves and fruits.

[2] The tree grows up to 25 metres (80 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in).

The fruits are yellow turning red, round, up to 4 cm (2 in) in diameter.

Its habitat is rain forests from sea-level to 650 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.

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