Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
544101

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 83. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543433

Common Names

  • Anderson's Bearberry
  • Anderson's Arctostaphylos
  • Arctostaphylos Andersonii

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos andersonii andersonii [valid]
  • Uva-ursi andersonii (A.Gray) Abrams [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos andersonii (also called Anderson's Manzanita, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California. It is found in dry, rocky areas such as chaparral and woodlands. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos andersonii 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 andersonii 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 andersonii 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 andersonii

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

Arctostaphylos andersonii FAQ

What are the common names of Arctostaphylos andersonii?

Anderson's Manzanita

What is the scientific name of Anderson's Manzanita?

Arctostaphylos andersonii

What type of plant is Anderson's 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