Mat-forming prostrate herb. Base of stems and root stocks woody. Latex white. Leaves pale glaucous beneath, deeper and glaucescent above. Cyathium c. 2 mm across the white gland appendages, these c. 1 mm across individually and much > glands. A few plants. Usual Tongan Chamaesyce atoto agg. common in this habitat and are much taller and larger plants.