Retanilla
(the Peruvian name of the genus). SYN. Retamilia. ORD. Rhamneae. A small genus (two or three species) of almost leafless, unarmed, branched shrubs and sub-shrubs, natives of Chili and Peru. Flowers on short, sub-racemose or fasciculate branches, opposite, shortly pedicellate; calyx urceolate or campanulate; petals and stamens four or five. Drupes rather large, globose. Leaves very caducous, opposite, entire. The species are probably lost to cultivation in this country.