Primulaceae

2600 spp

Simple spirally arranged leaves with usually entire margins. Usually with yellowish or black dots or short lines on leaves and flower parts, pellucid in buds. Stamens opposite to petals.

Tropical Primulaceae are mostly trees and shrubs, some are herbs or lianas.

Leaves alternate in spirals, simple; margin often entire; no stipules; yellowish or black often elongate dots on leaves and flower parts, pellucid in buds; stellate or branching hairs

Bisexual, monoecious or dioecious. Flower: (3-)4-5(-6) dotted sepals; (3-)4-5(-6) fused dotted petals; (3-)4-5(-6) stamens opposite to petals; ovary superior (or part-inferior)

Fruit a berry or drupe