Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
544384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1791 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543716

Common Names

  • Arctostaphylos tomentosa
  • Woolly Manzanita
  • Tomentose Manzanita

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Synonyms

  • Arbutus tomentosa Pursh [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos cordifolia Lindl. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos procera Lindl. ex Pritz. [valid]
  • Daphnidostaphylis cordifolia (Lindl.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Daphnidostaphylis tomentosa (Pursh) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Arbutus tomentosa hispida Hook. [valid]
  • Uva-ursi tomentosa (Pursh) Abrams [valid]
  • Xerobotrys tomentosus (Pursh) Nutt. [valid]
  • Xerobotrys argutus (DC.) Nutt. [valid]
  • Xerobotrys cordifolius (Lindl.) Nutt. [valid]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arctostaphylos tomentosa sub. bracteosa (DC.) J.E.Adams
Arctostaphylos tomentosa sub. hebeclada (DC.) V.T.Parker, M.C.Vasey & J.E.Keeley
Arctostaphylos tomentosa sub. tomentosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa

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

Arctostaphylos tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos tomentosa?

Arctostaphylos tomentosa

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos tomentosa?

Woolly Manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos tomentosa?

Arctostaphylos tomentosa 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

References