Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Species:
virgata
ID:
681064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 234 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680397

Common Names

  • Virgata escallonia
  • Escallonia virgata
  • Escallonia × exoniensis

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Synonyms

  • Escallonia stricta J.Rémy [valid]

Description

Escallonia virgata (also called Virgate 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 virgata 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 virgata 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 virgata 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 virgata

Escallonia virgata is native to the Andes mountains in South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Escallonia virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escallonia virgata?

Escallonia virgata

What is the optimal soil type for Escallonia virgata?

Well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature for Escallonia virgata?

Between 10-25°C

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,

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