[2][3] The leaves are leathery in texture, shiny green, glabrous on the upper surface and somewhat lighter and matte on the underside.

[2] The flowers are hermaphroditic, having a colour ranging from yellow to green and a double perianth radial symmetry.

They are composed of an entire annular calyx, five almost fully developed sepals, a corolla with five petals 2.5 mm long, with five stamens and five or six carpels that enclose the ovary.

It is now found in the northern, tropical regions of Australia; in areas of Queensland, it has been noted to significantly compete with native species.

[1] Heptapleurum arboricola is commonly grown as a houseplant, popular for its tolerance of neglect and poor growing conditions.

Numerous cultivars have been selected for variations in leaf colour and pattern, often variegated with creamy-white to yellow edges or centres, and dwarf forms.

[citation needed] All parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, saponins and terpenoids, toxic compounds which are irritants for cats and dogs.