Trema cannabina is a small tree growing to around tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is smooth and emits an unpleasant odour when cut. The leaves are
ovate, that is, broad at the base and narrowing to a point at the tip. They grow up to long and wide. The
inflorescences are up to long; the white flowers quite small, with
tepals measuring about long. Fruits are red/brown
drupes about diameter. == Distribution and habitat ==