Escalloniaceae FAMILY

Escallonia bifida

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

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Safety & Hazards

None known

Cultivation Details

HabitDeciduous Shrub

GrowthFast

Grows best in a sunny position^[1]. Young plants have a fast rate of growth^[1].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. Sow the tiny seeds onto the surface of the soil and then press them gently into the soil - when watering be careful not to wash them away. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 40 - 60 days^[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Escallonia+bifida>

Pollinators

Data unavailable

References

[1]Brazilian Trees. Volume 3. — Lorenzi. H. · Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. · 2009 · ISBN 85-86714-34-4 ↩︎Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.