Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
serrata
ID:
681046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Pl. Icon. Ined. 2: t. 31 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680379



Common Names

  • Escallonia serrata
  • Serrata Escallonia
  • Saw-Toothed Escallonia


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Synonyms

  • Skinnera antarctica Forst. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Celastrus venustus Sol. ex G.Forst. [unknown]

Description

Escallonia serrata (also called Saw-toothed Escallonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It has small, oval leaves and white, pink, or red flowers. It is native to South America and grows in rocky, mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escallonia serrata 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 serrata is a perennial plant that is best grown from cuttings. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring and rooting them in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Escallonia serrata

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

Escallonia serrata FAQ

What is the growth rate of Escallonia serrata?

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

What is the best soil type for Escallonia serrata?

Escallonia serrata prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia serrata?

Escallonia serrata 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