Escallonia revoluta
Escallonia revoluta (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Escallonia revoluta is a species in the genus Escallonia, belonging to the family Escalloniaceae. It was first described in 1805 by Persoon, based on the original work of Ruiz & Pavón. The species is native to central and southern Chile and has a global distribution.
Description
Escallonia revoluta is part of the Escalloniaceae family, a group of flowering plants. It is found in central and southern Chile and has been introduced to other regions worldwide. The species was formally published in 1805 by Carl Peter Thunberg under the authorship (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. This species is one of several within the genus Escallonia, which is characterized by its evergreen shrubs with leathery leaves and small, often fragrant flowers.
Distribution
Global · Chile Central · Chile South
Synonyms
Escallonia affinisEscallonia hirsutaEscallonia thyrsoideaStereoxylon revolutum