Escallonia herrerae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
680930
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 748 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680263
Common Names
- Herrera's Escallonia
- Herrera Escallonia
- Herrera's Pink Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia herrerae (also called Herrera's Escallonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, pink flowers. It is found in coastal areas, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia herrerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Escallonia herrerae are white or pink, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Escallonia herrerae is a shrub native to South America. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, as seeds are not always reliable. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Escallonia herrerae
Escallonia herrerae is native to Chile and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Escallonia herrerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Escallonia herrerae?
Escallonia herrerae
What type of soil does Escallonia herrerae prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
What is the hardiness zone for Escallonia herrerae?
USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10
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
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97111-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.