Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 235 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680346
Common Names
- Escallonia revoluta
- Revoluta Escallonia
- Revolute Escallonia
Synonyms
- Escallonia thyrsoidea Bertero [unknown]
Description
Escallonia revoluta (also called Revolute Escallonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Escalloniaceae family. It is native to Chile, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has pink flowers and is an evergreen shrub.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia revoluta is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Escallonia revoluta 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 revoluta 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 revoluta
Escallonia revoluta is native to the coastal areas of Chile and Argentina.
Escallonia revoluta FAQ
What is the best soil for Escallonia revoluta?
Escallonia revoluta prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
How much sunlight does Escallonia revoluta need?
Escallonia revoluta prefers full sun to partial shade.
How often should Escallonia revoluta be watered?
Escallonia revoluta 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,