Herbs, shrubs or small trees;Calyx usually 5 (sparse 2-4 or 10) lobed or moderately lobed, extremely sparse toothless;Corolla is often radially symmetric, rarely bilaterally symmetric;Stamens 5, all fertile;Ovary with 2 equal chambers;Berry or dehiscent capsule, not surrounded by calyx or completely surrounded by swollen calyx;Seeds with extremely curved embryos larger than half rings.
