Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
myrtoidea
ID:
680976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertero ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 665 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680309

Common Names

  • Myrtoidea Escallonia
  • Myrtoidea Pink Escallonia
  • Myrtoidea Red Escallonia

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Description

Escallonia myrtoidea (also called Myrtoidea 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 myrtoidea 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 myrtoidea are also used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escallonia myrtoidea 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 myrtoidea is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2m. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer.

Where to Find Escallonia myrtoidea

Escallonia myrtoidea is native to the coastal areas of Chile and Argentina.

Escallonia myrtoidea FAQ

What is the growth rate of Escallonia myrtoidea?

Escallonia myrtoidea has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.

What is the best soil type for Escallonia myrtoidea?

Escallonia myrtoidea prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia myrtoidea?

Escallonia myrtoidea prefers temperatures between 40-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carlo Luigi Giuseppe Bertero (1789-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertero' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791068-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.