Status:
valid
Authors:
Eastw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 1: 119 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543567
Common Names
- Jepson's Manzanita
- Jepson's Bearberry
- Jepson's Arctostaphylos
Description
Arctostaphylos jepsonii (also called Jepson's 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 jepsonii 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 jepsonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctostaphylos jepsonii 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 jepsonii
Arctostaphylos jepsonii is found in the coastal mountains of northern California and Oregon.
Arctostaphylos jepsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos jepsonii?
Arctostaphylos jepsonii
What is the common name of Arctostaphylos jepsonii?
Jepson's manzanita
What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos jepsonii?
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