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Arctostaphylos australis

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos australis

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

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Arctostaphylos australis: Australian Manzanita

Arctostaphylos australis, commonly known as Australian Manzanita, is a species within the Arctostaphylos genus, celebrated for its aesthetic appeal in both garden and wildland settings.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos australis Eastw.
  • Common Name: Australian Manzanita
  • Family: Ericaceae (Heath Family)
  • Genus: Arctostaphylos
  • Taxonomic Serial No. (TSN): 183589

The species was first described by Alice Eastwood in 1944, and the name is considered validly published.

Synonyms and related taxa mentioned include:

  • Arctostaphylos australis var. sericea W. Knight

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Baja California, Mexico.
  • Also found in California.

Occurrences have also been noted in Ecuador.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Woody, evergreen shrub or small tree.
  • Leaves are greyish and vertically oriented.
  • Flowers are noted as being pink or white.

Associations

  • Found in shrubland communities dominated by Erica australis in NW Spain, sometimes growing alongside Arctostaphylos uva-ursi.

Further Information

For more information, you can explore resources such as:

  • Tropicos
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • JSTOR
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life