Escallonia gayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gayana
ID:
680921
Status:
valid
Authors:
Acevedo & Kausel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 185 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680254
Common Names
- Gayana Escallonia
- Gayana Red Escallonia
- Gayana Pink Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia gayana (also called Gay's Escallonia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in coastal areas, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia gayana 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 gayana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Escallonia gayana 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 gayana
Escallonia gayana is native to Chile and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Escallonia gayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Escallonia gayana?
Escallonia gayana
What type of soil does Escallonia gayana prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
What is the hardiness zone for Escallonia gayana?
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
Rebeca Acevedo (1902-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acevedo' in the authors string.
Eberhard Max Leopold Kausel (1910-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kausel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97108-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.