Drypetes gerrardii is a species of small tree or large shrub in the family Putranjivaceae.

[4] Drypetes gerrardii is a small tree or large evergreen shrub, growing to a height of about 20 m (66 ft).

Small branches and twigs are squarish in cross section and are clad in golden hairs when young.

The fruits are fleshy, hairy, spherical drupes up to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in diameter, ripening to a yellow or orange-red colour.

[5] As a small tree, the timber of Drypetes gerrardii is not traded but is used locally for poles, tool handles, furniture, utensils and pestles.