Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 235 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680331
Common Names
- Escallonia pulverulenta
- Pulverulenta Escallonia
- Dusty Escallonia
Synonyms
- Escallonia pulverulenta pulverulenta [unknown]
Description
Escallonia pulverulenta (also called Powdery 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 pulverulenta is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Escallonia pulverulenta 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Escallonia pulverulenta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white or pink flowers in the summer. This plant is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Escallonia pulverulenta
Escallonia pulverulenta is native to the coastal areas of Chile and Argentina.
Escallonia pulverulenta FAQ
What is the best soil for Escallonia pulverulenta?
Escallonia pulverulenta prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
How much sunlight does Escallonia pulverulenta need?
Escallonia pulverulenta prefers full sun to partial shade.
How often should Escallonia pulverulenta be watered?
Escallonia pulverulenta 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,