Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
bakeri
ID:
544122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 1: 115 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543454

Common Names

  • Baker's Manzanita
  • Baker's Bearberry
  • Baker's Manzanita

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos manzanita bakeri (Eastw.) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos pungens bakeri (Eastw.) Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos stanfordiana bakeri (Eastw.) J.E.Adams [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos bakeri bakeri [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos bakeri (also called 'Baker's 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 bakeri 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

The flower of Arctostaphylos bakeri is a small, white urn-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedling is a small, shrubby plant with a single stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos bakeri 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 bakeri

Arctostaphylos bakeri is native to California and can be found in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in chaparral and coastal scrub habitats.

Arctostaphylos bakeri FAQ

What are the common names of Arctostaphylos bakeri?

Baker's Manzanita

What is the scientific name of Baker's Manzanita?

Arctostaphylos bakeri

What type of plant is Baker'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