Petalostigma  banksii

Smooth-leaved Quinine

Picrodendracea

Form and size: A shrub or small tree, to 4m.

Distribution: Northern Qld. and N.T., widespread and common, particularly on sandy soil in open forest.

Leaves: Oval, tapering to the base, 1-5cm long and 1-3cm wide, with a rounded smooth appearance, shiny dark green above and lighter below.

Bark: Rough, dark grey.

Flowers: Separate male and female flowers, inconspicuous, tiny, cream, male clustered at the leaf base, female solitary.

Flowering Period:  October-December.

Fruit: Round, succulent orange capsules to 2cm, which, when dry, split open into 4-6 segments.

Cultivation /Notes: From cuttings or seed.  Very hardy