Escallonia promaucana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
promaucana
ID:
680995
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 85: 500 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680328
Common Names
- Escallonia promaucana
- Promaucana Escallonia
- Promaucan Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia promaucana (also called Promauca 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 promaucana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Escallonia promaucana 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 promaucana 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 promaucana
Escallonia promaucana is native to the coastal areas of Chile and Argentina.
Escallonia promaucana FAQ
What is the best soil for Escallonia promaucana?
Escallonia promaucana prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
How much sunlight does Escallonia promaucana need?
Escallonia promaucana prefers full sun to partial shade.
How often should Escallonia promaucana be watered?
Escallonia promaucana 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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97149-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.