Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
stricta
ID:
681056

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Rémy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 3: 53 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680389

Common Names

  • Strict escallonia
  • Escallonia stricta
  • Escallonia × exoniensis

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Description

Escallonia stricta (also called Upright 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 stricta is a popular ornamental shrub used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escallonia stricta is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escallonia stricta is a shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny position. Propagation can also be done by division of the root system in spring.

Where to Find Escallonia stricta

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

Escallonia stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escallonia stricta?

Escallonia stricta

What is the common name of Escallonia stricta?

Strict escallonia

What is the natural habitat of Escallonia stricta?

Coastal areas in Chile

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