Tuberous liana to 4m. 3-5 lobed sinuate denticulate leaves to 165mm x 150mm, hispid above & popubescent on veins beneath. Bifid tendrils. Fascicles of 5-24 male flowers or an umbel 45mm long with a bract to 2.5mm long, petals to 30mm, pure white or pale orange-cream with black centre, 25mm long, solitary female flowers 23mm long, petals to 23mm long, Pubescent bright scarlet velvety fruit to 67mm x 46mm.