Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
rubra
ID:
681021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 235 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680354

Common Names

  • Escallonia rubra
  • Rubra Escallonia
  • Red Escallonia

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Synonyms

  • Escallonia rubra poeppigiana Reiche [unknown]

Description

Escallonia rubra (also called Red Escallonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, pink-tinged white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in coastal areas and mountain forests. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Escallonia rubra is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. It has fragrant, reddish-pink flowers that bloom in the summer and attract birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Escallonia rubra var. glutinosa (Phil.) Reiche
Escallonia rubra var. macrantha (Hook. & Arn.) Reiche
Escallonia rubra var. thalassica Kausel
Escallonia rubra var. rubra

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Escallonia rubra 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 rubra 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 rubra

Escallonia rubra can be found in the highlands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.

Escallonia rubra FAQ

What is the growth rate of Escallonia rubra?

Escallonia rubra has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.

What is the best soil type for Escallonia rubra?

Escallonia rubra prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia rubra?

Escallonia rubra prefers temperatures between 40-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791101-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.