Rhizome: creeping, bearing pseudostems at intervals

Leaf: shape: oblong, lanceolate

Leaf: other characteristics: ligule 2-lobed, ligule entire

Petiole: present

Bracts or bracteoles: 1-flowered or 2-flowered, bracteoles tubular

Inflorescence: arising from pseudostems

Calyx: white, pinkish, tubular, apex 2-lobed or 2-toothed, apex 3-lobed or 3-toothed

Corolla: longer than calyx

Corolla lobes: 3, ovate-oblong, elliptic

Stamens or staminodes: lateral staminode absent or very short

Filament: short or absent

Ovary: 3-loculed, ovules many per locule

Style: stylodes 2

Stigma: margin ciliate, obconical

Fruit: globose