Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
680861

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 2: 47 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680194



Common Names

  • Angustifoliate Escallonia
  • Angustifoliate Pink-Flower
  • Angustifoliate Pink-Shell


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Synonyms

  • Escallonia angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]

Description

Escallonia angustifolia (also called Angustifolia escallonia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Escalloniaceae. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, where it grows in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Escallonia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Escallonia angustifolia has small white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia angustifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune regularly to maintain a bushy shape.

Where to Find Escallonia angustifolia

Escallonia angustifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Escallonia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escallonia angustifolia?

Escallonia angustifolia

What are the common names of Escallonia angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Escallonia

What is the natural habitat of Escallonia angustifolia?

Dry open forests and woodlands

Species in the Escallonia genus

Escallonia alpina, Escallonia angustifolia, Escallonia bifida, Escallonia bracteata, Escallonia callcottiae, Escallonia chlorophylla, Escallonia cordobensis, Escallonia demissa, Escallonia discolor, Escallonia farinacea, Escallonia florida, Escallonia gayana, Escallonia herrerae, Escallonia hispida, Escallonia hypoglauca, Escallonia illinita, Escallonia laevis, Escallonia ledifolia, Escallonia lepidota, Escallonia leucantha, Escallonia megapotamica, Escallonia micrantha, Escallonia millegrana, Escallonia mollis, Escallonia myrtilloides, Escallonia myrtoidea, Escallonia obtusissima, Escallonia paniculata, Escallonia pendula, Escallonia petrophila, Escallonia piurensis, Escallonia polifolia, Escallonia promaucana, Escallonia pulverulenta, Escallonia rebecae, Escallonia resinosa, Escallonia reticulata, Escallonia revoluta, Escallonia rigida, Escallonia rosea, Escallonia rubra, Escallonia salicifolia, Escallonia schreiteri, Escallonia serrata, Escallonia tucumanensis, Escallonia virgata, Escallonia stricta, Escallonia carmelitana, Escallonia skottsbergii, Escallonia harrisii,

Species in the Escalloniaceae family

Anopterus glandulosus, Anopterus macleayanus, Eremosyne pectinata, Escallonia alpina, Escallonia angustifolia, Escallonia bifida, Escallonia bracteata, Escallonia callcottiae, Escallonia chlorophylla, Escallonia cordobensis, Escallonia demissa, Escallonia discolor, Escallonia farinacea, Escallonia florida, Escallonia gayana, Escallonia herrerae, Escallonia hispida, Escallonia hypoglauca, Escallonia illinita, Escallonia laevis, Escallonia ledifolia, Escallonia lepidota, Escallonia leucantha, Escallonia megapotamica, Escallonia micrantha, Escallonia millegrana, Escallonia mollis, Escallonia myrtilloides, Escallonia myrtoidea, Escallonia obtusissima, Escallonia paniculata, Escallonia pendula, Escallonia petrophila, Escallonia piurensis, Escallonia polifolia, Escallonia promaucana, Escallonia pulverulenta, Escallonia rebecae, Escallonia resinosa, Escallonia reticulata, Escallonia revoluta, Escallonia rigida, Escallonia rosea, Escallonia rubra, Escallonia salicifolia, Escallonia schreiteri, Escallonia serrata, Escallonia tucumanensis, Escallonia virgata, Escallonia stricta,

References

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:790980-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.