Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
australis
ID:
544119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 4: 4 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543451

Common Names

  • Bearberry
  • Kinnikinnick
  • Alpine Bearberry

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos australis sericea W.Knight [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos australis (also called 'Southern Manzanita', 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 australis 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 australis 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 australis 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 australis

Arctostaphylos australis is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in chaparral and coastal scrub habitats.

Arctostaphylos australis FAQ

What are the common names of Arctostaphylos australis?

Southern Manzanita

What is the scientific name of Southern Manzanita?

Arctostaphylos australis

What type of plant is Southern 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