Escallonia obtusissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusissima
ID:
680977
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 91 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680310
Common Names
- Escallonia obtusissima
- Apple Blossom Escallonia
- Pink Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia obtusissima (also called Obtuse 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 obtusissima 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 obtusissima are also used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Escallonia obtusissima 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Escallonia obtusissima 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 obtusissima
Escallonia obtusissima is native to the coastal areas of Chile and Argentina.
Escallonia obtusissima FAQ
What is the growth rate of Escallonia obtusissima?
Escallonia obtusissima has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.
What is the best soil type for Escallonia obtusissima?
Escallonia obtusissima prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia obtusissima?
Escallonia obtusissima 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 Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791069-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.