Himantandraceae consists of a single genus of large trees,Galbulimima (also known asHimantandra). The vessels of the mature wood have simple perforations (a more advanced feature than inDegeneria). The alternate leaves have their lower surfaces covered with characteristic shield-shaped hairs. Flowers are usually…

Himantandraceae contains one genus,Galbulimima (also known asHimantandra), found in the Molucca Islands of Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, and northeastern Australia.