Arctostaphylos pungens
Arctostaphylos pungens, commonly known as Manzanita, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to the chaparral ecosystems of Western North America. Renowned for its distinctive smooth, reddish bark and leathery leaves, this hardy plant plays a vital role in stabilizing soil and providing ecological support within its native Mediterranean climate.
- Scientific name: Arctostaphylos pungens
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae, it is classified under the genus Arctostaphylos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arctostaphylos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In the Navajo language, it is referred to as Dinas bineestʼąʼ, while in Spanish, it is associated with several different designations including Arbutus mucronata, Arctostaphylos glauca, and Arbutus tomentosa var. nuda. Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the name Daphnidostaphylis pungens.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nv | Dinas bineestʼąʼ | Wikidata |
| es | Arbutus mucronata | Wikidata |
| es | Arctostaphylos glauca | Wikidata |
| es | Arbutus tomentosa var. nuda | Wikidata |
| es | Daphnidostaphylis pungens | Wikidata |
| es | Arbutus ferruginea | Wikidata |
| es | Tepesquite | Wikidata |
| es | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi subsp. cratericola | Wikidata |
| es | Pingüica | Wikidata |
| es | Arbutus madrono | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the Southwestern United States. Specifically, its range extends through the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. In addition to these western territories, it can also be found in the South-Central region of the country. Its presence is notably documented within the borders of New Mexico. This distribution highlights its adaptation to the diverse environments of the American Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Activities
Arctostaphylos pungens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |