Lauraceae

Leaves reduced to scales; rootless twining parasites (includes Cassythaceae) Lauraceae

Leaves conspicuous. Trees or shrubs

Ovary and fruit enclosed by the floral tube near the base only

Flowers unisexual and plants dioecious

Leaves glaucous underneath, smooth and shining on the upper surface, acuminate Neolitsea

Leaves green or slightly glaucous underneath, conspicuously reticulate on the upper surface, obtuse or scarcely acuminate Litsea