Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
544096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 3: 125 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543428

Common Names

  • Sharp-leaved Bearberry
  • Sharp-leaved Arctostaphylos
  • Arctostaphylos Acutifolia

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos patula acutifolia (Eastw.) P.V.Wells [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos acutifolia (also called Pointed-leaved Manzanita, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to North America. It grows in dry habitats such as chaparral and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos acutifolia is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos acutifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos acutifolia is a perennial shrub that is native to California. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in areas with high humidity. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos acutifolia

Arctostaphylos acutifolia is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Arctostaphylos acutifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Arctostaphylos acutifolia?

Pointleaf Manzanita

What is the scientific name of Pointleaf Manzanita?

Arctostaphylos acutifolia

What type of plant is Pointleaf Manzanita?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Arctostaphylos genus

Arctostaphylos acutifolia, Arctostaphylos andersonii, Arctostaphylos auriculata, Arctostaphylos australis, Arctostaphylos bakeri, Arctostaphylos bolensis, Arctostaphylos canescens, Arctostaphylos catalinae, Arctostaphylos caucasica, Arctostaphylos columbiana, Arctostaphylos confertiflora, Arctostaphylos crustacea, Arctostaphylos cruzensis, Arctostaphylos densiflora, Arctostaphylos edmundsii, Arctostaphylos franciscana, Arctostaphylos gabilanensis, Arctostaphylos glandulosa, Arctostaphylos glauca, Arctostaphylos glutinosa, Arctostaphylos hispidula, Arctostaphylos hookeri, Arctostaphylos hooveri, Arctostaphylos imbricata, Arctostaphylos incognita, Arctostaphylos insularis, Arctostaphylos klamathensis, Arctostaphylos luciana, Arctostaphylos malloryi, Arctostaphylos manzanita, Arctostaphylos mewukka, Arctostaphylos montana, Arctostaphylos montaraensis, Arctostaphylos montereyensis, Arctostaphylos moranii, Arctostaphylos morroensis, Arctostaphylos myrtifolia, Arctostaphylos nevadensis, Arctostaphylos nissenana, Arctostaphylos nortensis, Arctostaphylos nummularia, Arctostaphylos obispoensis, Arctostaphylos ohloneana, Arctostaphylos osoensis, Arctostaphylos otayensis, Arctostaphylos pacifica, Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, Arctostaphylos pallida, Arctostaphylos parryana, Arctostaphylos patula,

Species in the Ericaceae family