Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
mewukka
ID:
544261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merriam

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 31: 101 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543593

Common Names

  • Mewukka Arctostaphylos
  • Arctostaphylos Mewukka
  • Arctostaphylos

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Description

Arctostaphylos mewukka (also called Middletown Manzanita, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California. It has small, leathery leaves and white to pink flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as chaparral and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos mewukka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to stabilize slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arctostaphylos mewukka sub. mewukka
Arctostaphylos mewukka sub. truei (W.Knight ex J.H.Thomas) P.V.Wells

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos mewukka is a white urn-shaped flower, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid drupe, and the seedlings are small, upright, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos mewukka 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 mewukka

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

Arctostaphylos mewukka FAQ

What is the growth rate of Arctostaphylos mewukka?

The growth rate of Arctostaphylos mewukka is slow to moderate.

What is the ideal soil type for Arctostaphylos mewukka?

Arctostaphylos mewukka prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Arctostaphylos mewukka?

Arctostaphylos mewukka prefers temperatures between 40-85°F.

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