Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
544118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 32: 202 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543450

Common Names

  • Ear-leaved Bearberry
  • Ear-leaved Arctostaphylos
  • Arctostaphylos Auriculata

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos andersonii auriculata (Eastw.) Jeps. [valid]
  • Uva-ursi auriculata (Eastw.) Abrams [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos auriculata (also called 'Bearberry', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to California and Oregon. It is typically found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos auriculata 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 auriculata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos auriculata 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 auriculata

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

Arctostaphylos auriculata FAQ

What are the common names of Arctostaphylos auriculata?

Owl's-clover Manzanita

What is the scientific name of Owl's-clover Manzanita?

Arctostaphylos auriculata

What type of plant is Owl's-clover 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