Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
media
ID:
544258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 171 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543590

Common Names

  • Intermediate Manzanita
  • Intermediate Bearberry
  • Intermediate Manzanita

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Synonyms

  • Uva-ursi media (Greene) A.Heller [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos media (also called Intermediate Manzanita, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It is typically found in dry, coniferous forests, and has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos media is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos media 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 media 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 media

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

Arctostaphylos media FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos media?

Arctostaphylos media

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos media?

Intermediate manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos media?

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