These trees are endemic to the wet tropics rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia.

Large prominent stipules occur at the points of attachment of the leaves to the stem.

Near or at the ends of growing new branches, compound racemose inflorescences bloom many individual small cream flowers, each measuring 3–4 mm (0.1–0.2 in) diameter.

Capsules covered in short hairs, measuring 10–12 mm (0.4–0.5 in) long, open when ripe, releasing many small winged seeds.

[citation needed] The trees are becoming more well known in cultivation, for the striking foliage and blossom events.