Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
544272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parry

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 34 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543604

Common Names

  • Myrtle-leaved Bearberry
  • Myrtle-leaved Arctostaphylos
  • Arctostaphylos Myrtifolia

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos nummularia myrtifolia (Parry) Jeps. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi myrtifolia (Parry) Roof [valid]
  • Schizococcus myrtifolius (Parry) Eastw. [valid]
  • Uva-ursi myrtifolia (Parry) A.Heller [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos myrtifolia (also called Myrtleleaf 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 myrtifolia is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and can be used as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos myrtifolia 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 myrtifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in rocky, sandy soils in the western United States. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos myrtifolia

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

Arctostaphylos myrtifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos myrtifolia?

Arctostaphylos myrtifolia

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos myrtifolia?

Myrtleleaf Manzanita

What type of plant is Arctostaphylos myrtifolia?

Evergreen Shrub

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