Small tree to 10 m tall with spreading rounded crown, thick foliage. Leaves even-pinnate, 2-3 pairs, rachis 5 cm long, distinctly asymmetric at base. Flowers creamy-white with slightly pinkish tinge when young, clustered on dense raceme. Fruits c. 6 cm long, obliquely oval or ovoid, slightly flattened, thick-skinned, smooth or shallowly wrinkled, covered with orange-brown scales.