Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
544464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] iv. I. (1889) 48; et in Bot. Jahrb. xi. (1890) 141.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543796

Common Names

  • Arctous alpina
  • Alpine Bearberry
  • Alpine Arctous

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Synonyms

  • Mairrania alpina (L.) Desv. [valid]
  • Uva-ursi alpina (L.) Gray [valid]
  • Arbutus alpina L. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos alpina (L.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Arctous erythrocarpa Small [valid]
  • Arctous japonica Nakai [valid]
  • Arctous alpina japonica (Nakai) Ohwi [valid]
  • Arctous alpina rubra (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Hultén [valid]
  • Arctous alpina alpina [valid]

Description

Arctous alpina (also called Alpine Bearberry, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to North America. It is typically found in dry, rocky soils in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctous alpina has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown bark.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctous alpina 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 Arctous alpina

Arctous alpina is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Arctous alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctous alpina?

Arctous alpina

What is the common name of Arctous alpina?

Alpine Bearberry

What is the natural habitat of Arctous alpina?

Arctous alpina is native to California and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes

Species in the Arctous genus

Species in the Ericaceae family