Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
peninsularis
ID:
544316

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.V.Wells

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Madroño 21: 268 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543648

Common Names

  • Arctostaphylos Peninsularis
  • Peninsular Manzanita
  • Peninsular Range Manzanita

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Description

Arctostaphylos peninsularis (also called Peninsular Manzanita, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to California and Baja California. It is typically found in dry, rocky soils in chaparral and coastal scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos peninsularis is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and can also be used as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and for wildlife habitat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos peninsularis is white or pinkish, bell-shaped, and has five petals. The seed is a small, hard, dark-brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, upright shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos peninsularis is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos peninsularis

Arctostaphylos peninsularis is found in the coastal mountains of northern California and Oregon.

Arctostaphylos peninsularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos peninsularis?

Arctostaphylos peninsularis

What type of soil does Arctostaphylos peninsularis prefer?

Arctostaphylos peninsularis prefers well-draining, acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Arctostaphylos peninsularis need?

Arctostaphylos peninsularis needs full sun to partial shade.

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