Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pungens
ID:
544333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 278 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543665

Common Names

  • Arctostaphylos Pungens
  • Hairy Manzanita
  • Hairy-Leaved Manzanita

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Synonyms

  • Arbutus madrono Humb. ex Kunth [valid]
  • Arbutus myrtifolia Willd. ex Steud. [valid]
  • Arbutus nuda Steud. [valid]
  • Arbutus rigida Willd. ex Steud. [valid]
  • Arbutus tomentosa nuda Hook. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos benitoensis Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos chaloneorum Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos cratericola (Donn.Sm.) Donn.Sm. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos glauca S.Watson [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos pseudopungens Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos pungens chaloneorum (Roof) Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos pungens cratericola Donn.Sm. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos pungens glaucifolia Wawra [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos pungens mexicana W.Knight [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi cratericola (Donn.Sm.) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Daphnidostaphylis pungens (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos tomentosa nuda (Hook.) Lindl. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos pungens pungens [valid]
  • Uva-ursi cratericola (Donn.Sm.) Abrams [valid]
  • Uva-ursi pungens (Kunth) Abrams [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos pungens is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak or screen, and can be used for erosion control. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos pungens has white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, reddish-brown bark.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos pungens is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cutting moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos pungens

Arctostaphylos pungens is native to California.

Arctostaphylos pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos pungens?

Arctostaphylos pungens

What type of soil does Arctostaphylos pungens prefer?

Arctostaphylos pungens prefers well-draining, acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Arctostaphylos pungens need?

Arctostaphylos pungens 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