Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
malloryi
ID:
544247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Knight & Gankin) P.V.Wells

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Four Seasons 9: 54 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543579

Common Names

  • Mallory's Manzanita
  • Mallory's Bearberry
  • Mallory's Manzanita

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos canescens malloryi W.Knight & Gankin [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos malloryi (also called Mallory'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 malloryi is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos malloryi 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 malloryi 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 malloryi

Arctostaphylos malloryi is found in the western United States, from Oregon to California.

Arctostaphylos malloryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos malloryi?

Arctostaphylos malloryi

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos malloryi?

Mallory's manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos malloryi?

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

Philipp Vincent Wells (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Wells' in the authors string.
Walter Knight: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Knight' in the authors string.
Roman W. Gankin (1938-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gankin' in the authors string.