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Arctostaphylos ×jepsonii

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos ×jepsonii

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Arctostaphylos jepsonii

Arctostaphylos jepsonii, described by Alice Eastwood, is also known as Jepson's manzanita and is one of the plants referred to as manzanita.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Arctostaphylos are shrubs, which could mean there are woody parts that might pose a hazard if chewed on.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos jepsonii Eastw.
  • Family: Ericaceae (heath family)
  • Genus: Arctostaphylos
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms/Related Names:
    • Arctostaphylos x jepsonii Eastw. (pro sp.)

Distribution and Habitat

While the text doesn't explicitly detail the plant's distribution, it is associated with specific plant communities found in California, such as those involving Ceanothus jepsonii and Calamagrostis ophitidis. There is also a reference to Marin County.

Ecological Role

The plant is mentioned in the context of conflicts in the management of rare Arctostaphylos and Ceanothus species, suggesting its conservation status may be a concern in some areas.

Morphological Characteristics

Arctostaphylos species, including A. jepsonii, are shrubs.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Arctostaphylos is referenced in association with Stout Spanworms (Moria Robinson - 5th instar LG on Ceanothus cuneatus and C. jepsonii) and other insects.
  • It is found in association with other plants like Adenostoma fasciculatum, Ceanothus jepsonii, Calamagrostis ophitidis, Heteromeles arbutifolia, and Eriodictyon californicum.

Further Information

  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Tropicos
  • PhytoImages.siu.edu
  • PlantSystematics.org
  • Gymnosperms.org
  • CNPS Inventory