Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
megapotamica
ID:
680961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 4(2): 94 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680294

Common Names

  • Megapotamica Escallonia
  • Megapotamica Pink Escallonia
  • Megapotamica Red Escallonia

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Description

Escallonia megapotamica (also called Megapotamica 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 megapotamica is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing shrub that can help to stabilize soil. The flowers of Escallonia megapotamica are also used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escallonia megapotamica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia megapotamica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white or pink flowers in the summer. This plant is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Escallonia megapotamica

Escallonia megapotamica can be found in the highlands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.

Escallonia megapotamica FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Escallonia megapotamica?

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

What is the best way to propagate Escallonia megapotamica?

Escallonia megapotamica can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

How much sunlight does Escallonia megapotamica need?

Escallonia megapotamica 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,

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