Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
farinacea
ID:
680908

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. (Paris) 2: 225 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680241



Common Names

  • Mealy Escallonia
  • Farinacea Escallonia
  • Mealy Escallonia


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Synonyms

  • Escallonia farinacea farinacea [unknown]

Description

Escallonia farinacea (also called 'Farinacea 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 farinacea 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

The flowers of Escallonia farinacea are white or pink, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia farinacea 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 farinacea

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

Escallonia farinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escallonia farinacea?

Escallonia farinacea

What type of soil does Escallonia farinacea prefer?

Well-drained, acidic soil

What is the hardiness zone for Escallonia farinacea?

USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10

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

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791021-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.