Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
uva-ursi
ID:
544406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 287 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543738

Common Names

  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
  • Kinnikinnick
  • Bearberry

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Synonyms

  • Mairrania uva-ursi (L.) Desv. [valid]
  • Uva-ursi uva-ursi (L.) Cockrell ex Daniels [invalid]
  • Uva-ursi procumbens Moench [valid]
  • Arbutus acerba Gilib. [valid]
  • Arbutus buxifolia Stokes [valid]
  • Arbutus officinalis Boiss. [valid]
  • Arbutus procumbens Salisb. [valid]
  • Arbutus uva-ursi L. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos adenotricha (Fernald & J.F.Macbr.) Á.Löve, D.Löve & B.M.Kapoor [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos alpina Payot [illegitimate]
  • Arctostaphylos angustifolia Payot [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos officinalis Wimm. & Grab. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos procumbens Patze, E.Mey. & Elkan [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi adenotricha Fernald & J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi adenotricha (Fernald & J.F.Macbr.) Calder & Roy L.Taylor [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi adenotricha (Fernald & J.F.Macbr.) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi coactilis Fernald & J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi coactilis (Fernald & J.F.Macbr.) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi fendleriana (Klotzsch) Eastw. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi heterochroma Fernald [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leobreweri Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leobreweri (Roof) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi longipilosa Packer & Denford [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi longipilosa (Packer & Denford) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi marinensis Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi marinensis (Roof) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi monoensis Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi pacifica Hultén [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi saxicola Roof [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi stipitata Packer & Denford [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi stipitata (Packer & Denford) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi stipitata (Packer & Denford) Dorn [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi suborbiculata W.Knight [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi suborbiculata (W.Knight) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Daphnidostaphylis fendleriana Klotzsch [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi uva-ursi [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi uva-ursi [valid]
  • Uva-ursi buxifolia (Stokes) Gray [valid]
  • Uva-ursi procumbens coactilis (Fernald & J.F.Macbr.) Moldenke [valid]
  • Uva-ursi procumbens adenotricha (Fernald & J.F.Macbr.) D.Löve [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (also called Bearberry, 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 uva-ursi 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 uva-ursi 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 uva-ursi 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 uva-ursi

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi can be found in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?

Bearberry

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 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