Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
bracteata
ID:
680872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 500 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680205



Common Names

  • Bracted Escallonia
  • Bracteata Escallonia
  • Bracted Escallonia


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Description

Escallonia bracteata (also called Bracteata 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 bracteata is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and clusters of white or pink flowers. It is often used as a hedge or border plant, and can be used to create a colorful backdrop for other plants. It is also an excellent choice for erosion control and can be used in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Escallonia bracteata 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 bracteata 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 be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Escallonia bracteata

Escallonia bracteata can be found in the Andes mountains of South America, from Colombia to Chile.

Escallonia bracteata FAQ

What is the common name of Escallonia bracteata?

Bracted escallonia

What is the natural habitat of Escallonia bracteata?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Escallonia bracteata?

Escallonia bracteata

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,

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