Escallonia schreiteri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schreiteri
ID:
681040
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 1: 343 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680373
Common Names
- Escallonia schreiteri
- Schreiteri Escallonia
- Schreiter's Escallonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Escallonia schreiteri (also called Schreiter's Escallonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It has small, oval leaves and white, pink, or red flowers. It is native to South America and grows in rocky, mountainous areas.
Uses & Benefits
Escallonia schreiteri is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. It has fragrant, pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Escallonia schreiteri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Escallonia schreiteri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a light soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Escallonia schreiteri
Escallonia schreiteri can be found in the highlands of southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Escallonia schreiteri FAQ
What is the growth rate of Escallonia schreiteri?
Escallonia schreiteri has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.
What is the best soil type for Escallonia schreiteri?
Escallonia schreiteri prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Escallonia schreiteri?
Escallonia schreiteri 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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97179-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.