Shrubs or trees, evergreen or rarely deciduous, usually bisexual, rarely dioecious (Eurya) or androdioecious (Ternstroemia).

• 灌木或者乔木，常绿或者有时落叶，通常两性，很少雌雄异株(Eurya)或者雄花两性花异株(Ternstroemia)。