Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
paniculata
ID:
680980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 5: 328 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680313

Common Names

  • Escallonia paniculata
  • Paniculata Escallonia
  • Panicled Escallonia

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Description

Escallonia paniculata (also called Panicled Escallonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, pink flowers. It is found in coastal areas, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Escallonia paniculata 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 paniculata are also used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escallonia paniculata 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 paniculata 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 paniculata

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

Escallonia paniculata FAQ

What is the best soil for Escallonia paniculata?

Escallonia paniculata prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

How much sunlight does Escallonia paniculata need?

Escallonia paniculata prefers full sun to partial shade.

How often should Escallonia paniculata be watered?

Escallonia paniculata should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791071-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.