Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
ohloneana
ID:
742333

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.C.Vasey & V.T.Parker

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Madroño 55: 240 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741666

Common Names

  • Ohlone Arctostaphylos
  • Ohlone Arctostaphylo
  • Ohlone Arctostaphyl

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Description

Arctostaphylos ohloneana (also called Ohlone Manzanita, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to California. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos ohloneana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos ohloneana has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos ohloneana is a perennial shrub native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos ohloneana

Arctostaphylos ohloneana is native to California.

Arctostaphylos ohloneana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos ohloneana?

Arctostaphylos ohloneana

What type of plant is Arctostaphylos ohloneana?

Herb

Where is Arctostaphylos ohloneana found?

South America

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

M.C. Vasey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Vasey' in the authors string.
V.Thomas Parker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Parker' in the authors string.