Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
pendula
ID:
680986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 235 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680319

Common Names

  • Escallonia pendula
  • Pendula Escallonia
  • Weeping Escallonia

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Escallonia pendula 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 pendula are also used in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Escallonia pendula var. granatensis Engl.
Escallonia pendula var. humboldtiana Engl.
Escallonia pendula var. pendula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Escallonia pendula are white or pink, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia pendula 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 pendula

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

Escallonia pendula FAQ

What is the best soil for Escallonia pendula?

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

How much sunlight does Escallonia pendula need?

Escallonia pendula prefers full sun to partial shade.

How often should Escallonia pendula be watered?

Escallonia pendula 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