Escallonia rosea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
681018
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 6: 121 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680351
Common Names
- Escallonia rosea
- Rosea Escallonia
- Pink Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia rosea (also called Rose Escallonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Escalloniaceae family. It is native to Chile, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has pink flowers and is an evergreen shrub.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia rosea is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife. It has fragrant, pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Escallonia rosea are white or pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem and dark green leaves.
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Escallonia rosea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white or pink flowers in the summer. This plant is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Escallonia rosea
Escallonia rosea can be found in the highlands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Escallonia rosea FAQ
What is the growth rate of Escallonia rosea?
Escallonia rosea has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.
What is the best soil type for Escallonia rosea?
Escallonia rosea prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia rosea?
Escallonia rosea 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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791100-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.