Bush; leaves obovate to obovate-oblong, 3-7 cm, cuneate to obtuse or rounded at the base, apex broadly rounded, parallel lateral veins numerous on the upper side, margin slightly curved back; female inflorescence terminal, with 3 flowers; bracts triangular-lanceolate; sepals ovate-orbicular, petals obovate, quasi-stamens numerous, connate, triangular; 5 stigmas; fruit globose, 1.5 cm. Species endemic to Viñales, growing mostly at the top of the Mogotes. Because of its restricted distribution it is considered under threat.