Escallonia skottsbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
skottsbergii
ID:
681048
Status:
valid
Authors:
Acevedo & Kausel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 192 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680381
Common Names
- Escallonia skottsbergii
- Skottsbergii Escallonia
- Skottsberg's Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia skottsbergii (also called Skottsberg's 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 skottsbergii 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
Escallonia skottsbergii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by small, red, fleshy fruits that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Escallonia skottsbergii 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 skottsbergii
Escallonia skottsbergii can be found in the highlands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Escallonia skottsbergii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Escallonia skottsbergii?
Escallonia skottsbergii has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.
What is the best soil type for Escallonia skottsbergii?
Escallonia skottsbergii prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia skottsbergii?
Escallonia skottsbergii 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
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:97184-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.