Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
harrisii
ID:
1552329

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Zapata & Villarroel

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PeerJ 7-e6328: 4 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032256

Common Names

  • Escallonia harrisii
  • Harris' Escallonia
  • Harris Escallonia

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Description

Escallonia harrisii (also called Harris' Escallonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Chile, and is found in open woodlands and shrublands. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of seasonal flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Escallonia harrisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections. It is also used for making jams, jellies and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escallonia harrisii is a pinkish-white color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia harrisii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Escallonia harrisii

Escallonia harrisii is native to the western United States and can be found in areas of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Escallonia harrisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escallonia harrisii?

Escallonia harrisii

What are the common names of Escallonia harrisii?

Harris' escallonia, Red escallonia

What is the natural habitat of Escallonia harrisii?

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,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77193060-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.