Quintinia sieberi A.DC.

Species Identity and General Size

Quintinia sieberi A.DC. is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 25 metres tall, with a stem diameter of up to 75 cm.

Trunk and Bark Characteristics

Its trunk is somewhat buttressed at the base, and is covered in corky, reddish brown bark.

Leaf Arrangement and Shape

Leaves are arranged alternately, have smooth edges without teeth, and are elliptical in shape.

Leaf Dimensions and Apex

They measure 7 to 12 cm long, and end in a short point.

Leaf Underside Markings

The underside of each leaf has tiny red dots.

Leaf Venation Features

Leaf veins are visible on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces; the mid vein is sunken on the upper surface and raised on the underside.

Flower Characteristics and Bloom Period

White flowers grow in panicles, blooming between October and November.

Fruit Description

The fruit is a grey brown capsule 3 mm in diameter, which contains three to five internal cells.

Seed Development

Several seeds develop inside each cell.

Fruit Maturation Period

Fruit matures between December and January.

Host Ecology

In ecological terms, Quintinia sieberi acts as a host for the leaf miner moth Lyonetia lechrioscia.