Escallonia hypoglauca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoglauca
ID:
680935
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 27: 88 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680268
Common Names
- Hypoglauca Escallonia
- Hypoglauca Pink Escallonia
- Hypoglauca Red Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia hypoglauca (also called Grey Escallonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in coastal areas, woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia hypoglauca 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 hypoglauca 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 hypoglauca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a light soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Escallonia hypoglauca
Escallonia hypoglauca can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.
Escallonia hypoglauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Escallonia hypoglauca?
Escallonia hypoglauca
What type of soil does Escallonia hypoglauca prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
What is the hardiness zone for Escallonia hypoglauca?
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
Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97113-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.