Climber to 8m with tuberous roots. Plant leafless for most of year. Leaves to 60mm x 40mm. Few-flowered axillary fascicles with tendrils. male fascicles of 2-20 flowers, female flowers with 1-8 flowers. Male flowers including stipe to 11mm long, petals to 8mm long. Female flowers including stipe to 6mm long, petals to 4mm. 1-4 fruits per fascicle, 15mm x 13mm.