Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
manzanita
ID:
544248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parry

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 491 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543580

Common Names

  • Common Manzanita
  • Common Bearberry
  • Common Manzanita

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos bowermaniae Roof [valid]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arctostaphylos manzanita sub. elegans (Jeps.) P.V.Wells
Arctostaphylos manzanita sub. glaucescens P.V.Wells
Arctostaphylos manzanita sub. laevigata (Eastw.) Munz
Arctostaphylos manzanita sub. manzanita
Arctostaphylos manzanita sub. roofii (Gankin) P.V.Wells
Arctostaphylos manzanita sub. wieslanderi P.V.Wells

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos manzanita 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 manzanita 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 manzanita

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

Arctostaphylos manzanita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos manzanita?

Arctostaphylos manzanita

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos manzanita?

Manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos manzanita?

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