Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
544167

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.S.Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 1: 31 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543499

Common Names

  • Dense-flowered Manzanita
  • Dense-flowered Bearberry
  • Dense-flowered Arctostaphylos

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi densiflora (M.S.Baker) Roof [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos densiflora (also called Denseflower Manzanita, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to California. It typically grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and has small, glossy, dark green leaves. Its white flowers bloom in the spring and are followed by small, red berries. It is found in dry, rocky soils in the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos densiflora 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 densiflora is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to California and grows in dry, rocky soils in coastal areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos densiflora

Arctostaphylos densiflora 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 densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos densiflora?

Arctostaphylos densiflora

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos densiflora?

Dense-flowered manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos densiflora?

It is native to the western United States, where it grows in chaparral and woodlands.

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