Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
insularis
ID:
544230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene & Parry

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 494 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543562

Common Names

  • Insular Manzanita
  • Insular Bearberry
  • Insular Arctostaphylos

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos insularis pubescens Eastw. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos insularis pubescens (Eastw.) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos insularis insularis [valid]
  • Uva-ursi insularis (Greene & Parry) A.Heller [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos insularis (also called Island 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 insularis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for windbreaks. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos insularis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos insularis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best propagated in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos insularis

Arctostaphylos insularis is found in the coastal mountains of northern California and Oregon.

Arctostaphylos insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos insularis?

Arctostaphylos insularis

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos insularis?

Island Manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos insularis?

Arctostaphylos insularis is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

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

References