Shrub, glabrous. Inflorescence axillary. Flowers subsessile, 6-merous. Epicalyx longer than calyx. Stamens (l0-)12, inserted at the base of the hypanthium. Ovary obovate-globose. Capsule included in hypanthium, dehiscence irregular. Seeds obovate-truncate.

Species 3, South America to Argentina. One species is cultivated in Pakistan.

Lower Taxon

• Heimia salicifolia (H.B.& K.) Link & Otto

Related Synonym(s):

• Nesaea salicifolia H.B. & K. = Heimia salicifolia (H.B.& K.) Link & Otto