Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
strigosa
ID:
544381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Howell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. 1: 417 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543713

Common Names

  • Strigose bearberry
  • Strigose manzanita
  • Strigose arctostaphylos

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Synonyms

  • Uva-ursi strigosa (Howell) A.Heller [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos strigosa (also called Hairy 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 strigosa is used as an ornamental plant and can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos strigosa 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 strigosa is a low-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 6 months. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer or by layering in the fall.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos strigosa

Arctostaphylos strigosa can be found in the Santa Lucia Mountains of California.

Arctostaphylos strigosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos strigosa?

Arctostaphylos strigosa

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos strigosa?

Striped Manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos strigosa?

Arctostaphylos strigosa 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