Escallonia petrophila - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
680987
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rambo & Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 1: 342 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680320
Common Names
- Escallonia petrophila
- Petrophila Escallonia
- Rock Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia petrophila (also called Rock 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 petrophila 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 petrophila are also used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Escallonia petrophila 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Escallonia petrophila 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 petrophila
Escallonia petrophila is native to the coastal areas of Chile and Argentina.
Escallonia petrophila FAQ
What is the best soil for Escallonia petrophila?
Escallonia petrophila prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
How much sunlight does Escallonia petrophila need?
Escallonia petrophila prefers full sun to partial shade.
How often should Escallonia petrophila be watered?
Escallonia petrophila 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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Balduíno Rambo (1906-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rambo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97143-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.