Escallonia demissa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
demissa
ID:
680899
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eastw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 1: 68 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680232
Common Names
- Demiss Escallonia
- Demissa Escallonia
- Demiss Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia demissa (also called 'Demissa 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 white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia demissa 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
The flower of Escallonia demissa is pink in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
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Escallonia demissa is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings or by layering in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Escallonia demissa
Escallonia demissa can be found in the Andes mountains of South America, from Colombia to Chile.
Escallonia demissa FAQ
What is the growth rate of Escallonia demissa?
Escallonia demissa has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.
What is the best soil type for Escallonia demissa?
Escallonia demissa prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia demissa?
Escallonia demissa 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
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791013-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.