Arctostaphylos klamathensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klamathensis
ID:
544236
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.Edwards, Keeler-Wolf & W.Knight
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Four Seasons 6(4): 20 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543568
Common Names
- Klamath Manzanita
- Klamath Bearberry
- Klamath Arctostaphylos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arctostaphylos klamathensis (also called Klamath 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 klamathensis 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 klamathensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arctostaphylos klamathensis 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 klamathensis
Arctostaphylos klamathensis is found in the coastal mountains of northern California and Oregon.
Arctostaphylos klamathensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos klamathensis?
Arctostaphylos klamathensis
What is the common name of Arctostaphylos klamathensis?
Klamath manzanita
What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos klamathensis?
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
References
Stephen W. Edwards: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Edwards' in the authors string.
Walter Knight: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Knight' in the authors string.
Tod Keeler-Wolf (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keeler-Wolf' in the authors string.