Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
681038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 750 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680371



Common Names

  • Escallonia salicifolia
  • Salicifolia Escallonia
  • Willow-Leaved Escallonia


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Description

Escallonia salicifolia (also called Willow Escallonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It has long, narrow leaves and white, pink, or red flowers. It is native to South America and grows in rocky, mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

Escallonia salicifolia is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. It has fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escallonia salicifolia 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 salicifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a light soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Escallonia salicifolia

Escallonia salicifolia can be found in the highlands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.

Escallonia salicifolia FAQ

What is the growth rate of Escallonia salicifolia?

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

What is the best soil type for Escallonia salicifolia?

Escallonia salicifolia prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia salicifolia?

Escallonia salicifolia 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

Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97178-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.