Theaceae

Trees, shrubs

Leaves alternate, simple and thick, often sessile/subsessile; asymmetric at least basally or punctate (dark already in bud and rounder than in Primulaceae); secondary veins usually not apparent, margin often serrate, with theoid teeth (conical deciduous teeth); no stipules; young leaves rolled longitudinally, old leaves often red before falling down

Bisexual. Flower: 5 or 7 strongly overlapping imbricate sepals; (4-) 5(-50) petals; (5, 10, 15 or) many stamens, filaments sometimes appendiculate; ovary superior

Fruit a capsule(, drupe or berry)