Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 342 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680208
Common Names
- Callcott's Escallonia
- Callcott Escallonia
- Callcott's Escallonia
Description
Escallonia callcottiae (also called 'Pink Escallonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Escalloniaceae family. It is native to Chile and Argentina and is found in the temperate forests of the Andes Mountains. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height and has oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and pink in color.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia callcottiae is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and clusters of white or pink flowers. It is often used as a hedge or border plant, and can be used to create a colorful backdrop for other plants. It is also an excellent choice for erosion control and can be used in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Escallonia callcottiae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Escallonia callcottiae 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 be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Escallonia callcottiae
Escallonia callcottiae can be found in the Andes mountains of South America, from Colombia to Chile.
Escallonia callcottiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Escallonia callcottiae?
Escallonia callcottiae
What is the common name of Escallonia callcottiae?
Callcottiae Escallonia
What is the natural habitat of Escallonia callcottiae?
Dry, open areas in the temperate regions of South America
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,