It grows slowly, ultimately reaching 20 metres in height with 1–3 m. circumference trunk.

The fruits are 5–8 mm in diameter; ripening black [1] In the Indo-Malaysia region it is found in Borneo, Sabah, Sarawak, and across Kalimantan.

In the Philippines this species is known only on the islands of Palawan, Culion and Tawi-Tawi [3] V. pinnata has many depreciated synonyms, including V. pubescens and V.

[5] It grows well usually in secondary forests, on riverbanks and along roads including on marginal land such as Imperata cylindrica area.

In tropical conditions such as in East Kalimantan, flowering and fruiting are near-continuous from January to December.

Wood is used for posts, door and window frames, beds and furniture.