Escallonia alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
680855
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. ex DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 665 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680188
Common Names
- Alpine Escallonia
- Alpine Pink-Flower
- Alpine Pink-Shell
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Escallonia alpina (also called Alpina escallonia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Escalloniaceae. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, where it grows in alpine and subalpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Escallonia alpina var. glabrata (Phil.) SleumerEscallonia alpina var. alpina
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Escallonia alpina has small white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Escallonia alpina is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune regularly to maintain a bushy shape.
Where to Find Escallonia alpina
Escallonia alpina is native to South America and can be found in high altitude, alpine habitats.
Escallonia alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Escallonia alpina?
Escallonia alpina
What are the common names of Escallonia alpina?
Alpine Escallonia, Mountain Escallonia
What is the natural habitat of Escallonia alpina?
Dry open forests and woodlands
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
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:790977-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.