It is a shrub or tree endemic to Lord Howe Island.

It is a small tree growing to 6 m, occasionally 10 m, in height, with a watery, white latex.

The inconspicuous green flowers, 8 mm long, appear from May to July.

The pointed, egg-shaped fruits are 13 mm long.

[2] The subspecies is found on Australia's subtropical Lord Howe Island.