Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
discolor
ID:
680901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vent.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Choix Pl. : t. 54 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680234



Common Names

  • Two-colored Escallonia
  • Discolor Escallonia
  • Two-coloured Escallonia


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Description

Escallonia discolor (also called 'Discolor Escallonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Escalloniaceae family. It is native to Chile and Argentina and is found in the temperate forests of the Andes Mountains. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height and has oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Escallonia discolor 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

The flower of Escallonia discolor is pink in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia discolor is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings or by layering in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Escallonia discolor

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

Escallonia discolor FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Escallonia discolor?

Escallonia discolor prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Escallonia discolor?

Escallonia discolor can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

How much sunlight does Escallonia discolor need?

Escallonia discolor prefers full sun to partial shade.

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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