Escallonia bifida
Escallonia bifida Link & Otto
Escallonia bifida, the cloven gum box, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Escalloniaceae. It is native to Brazil and Uruguay.
Description
Escallonia bifida is a member of the genus Escallonia in the family Escalloniaceae. It is found in several regions, including Brazil's Southeast and South, as well as Uruguay. The species was first described in 1828 by Link & Otto. It is also reported in other areas such as Argentina's Northeast, New Zealand's North, and Paraguay, as well as globally and in the region of Madeira.
Distribution
BR · Madeira · Global · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · New Zealand North · Paraguay · Uruguay
Synonyms
Escallonia floribunda var. montevidensisEscallonia montevidensisEscallonia pugaeEscallonia spectabilis