Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
stanfordiana
ID:
544374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parry

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 493 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543706

Common Names

  • Stanford's manzanita
  • Stanford's bearberry
  • Stanford's arctostaphylos

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos stanfordiana repens Roof [valid]
  • Uva-ursi stanfordiana (Parry) A.Heller [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana (also called Stanford's manzanita, among many other common names) is a species of manzanita native to California. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–3 m (3.3–9.8 ft) tall. It is found in coastal chaparral and woodlands, often in sandy soils. It is endemic to the Santa Lucia Mountains of Monterey County.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana is used as an ornamental plant and can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana sub. decumbens P.V.Wells
Arctostaphylos stanfordiana sub. stanfordiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos stanfordiana 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 stanfordiana is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos stanfordiana

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana can be found in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California.

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos stanfordiana?

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos stanfordiana?

Stanford Manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos stanfordiana?

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana is native to California and is found in chaparral, coastal scrub, and woodlands

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