Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
myrtilloides
ID:
680974

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 156 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680307



Common Names

  • Myrtilloides Escallonia
  • Myrtilloides Pink Escallonia
  • Myrtilloides Red Escallonia


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Description

Escallonia myrtilloides (also called Myrtilloides Escallonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in coastal areas, woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Escallonia myrtilloides is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing shrub that can help to stabilize soil. The flowers of Escallonia myrtilloides are also used in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Escallonia myrtilloides var. patens (Ruiz & Pav.) Sleumer
Escallonia myrtilloides var. myrtilloides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escallonia myrtilloides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia myrtilloides is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2m. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer.

Where to Find Escallonia myrtilloides

Escallonia myrtilloides is native to the coastal areas of Chile and Argentina.

Escallonia myrtilloides FAQ

What is the growth rate of Escallonia myrtilloides?

Escallonia myrtilloides has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.

What is the best soil type for Escallonia myrtilloides?

Escallonia myrtilloides prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia myrtilloides?

Escallonia myrtilloides prefers temperatures between 40-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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