(Adenopeltis serrata)
It is a shrub,monoecious,glabrous,reaching a size of 1 - 2 m in height.The leaves are arranged alternately,and are lanceolate-elliptic,subcoriaceous,toothed,with a measurement of 2 to 3 cm in length.The inflorescences in axillary or terminal spikes.At the base of the spikes with male flowers it is possible to find 1 or 2 female flowers.The fruit a capsule