Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
illinita
ID:
680938

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 2: 49 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680271

Common Names

  • Illinita Escallonia
  • Illinita Pink Escallonia
  • Illinita Red Escallonia

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Synonyms

  • Escallonia illinita cupularis (Gillies) Reiche [unknown]
  • Escallonia illinita eu-illinita Briq. [invalid]

Description

Escallonia illinita (also called Illinita 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 illinita is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a hedge or border plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Escallonia illinita var. pubicalyx Briq.
Escallonia illinita var. illinita

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Escallonia illinita 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia illinita 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 illinita

Escallonia illinita can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Escallonia illinita FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Escallonia illinita?

Escallonia illinita prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Escallonia illinita?

Escallonia illinita can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

How much sunlight does Escallonia illinita need?

Escallonia illinita prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791044-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.