Arctostaphylos laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
544242
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Heller ex Eastw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 4: 148 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543574
Common Names
- Loose-flowered Manzanita
- Loose-flowered Bearberry
- Loose-flowered Manzanita
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arctostaphylos laxiflora (also called Looseflower 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 laxiflora is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctostaphylos laxiflora 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 laxiflora 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 laxiflora
Arctostaphylos laxiflora is found in the coastal mountains of northern California and Oregon.
Arctostaphylos laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos laxiflora?
Arctostaphylos laxiflora
What is the common name of Arctostaphylos laxiflora?
Loose-flowered manzanita
What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos laxiflora?
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
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.