Escallonia alpina
Escallonia alpina Poepp. ex DC.
Escallonia alpina is a species in the genus Escallonia, belonging to the family Escalloniaceae. It was first described in 1830 by Poepp. ex DC. and is native to Argentina South, Chile Central, and Chile South.
Description
Escallonia alpina is a member of the Escalloniaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere. The species is distributed across southern regions of South America, specifically in Argentina South, as well as central and southern Chile. It was formally published in 1830 under the authorship of Poepp. ex DC. The genus Escallonia includes several species known for their ornamental value and evergreen foliage. Escallonia alpina is adapted to the temperate and often mountainous environments of its native range.
Distribution
Argentina South · Chile Central · Chile South