10,875 observationsLeast Concern
pointleaf manzanita
Arctostaphylos pungens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Arctostaphylos
About
Arctostaphylos pungens, with the common name pointleaf manzanita, is a species of manzanita. It is native to the Southwestern United States and to northern and central Mexico, where it grows in chaparral and woodland habitats, and on desert ridges. Arctostaphylos pungens can be seen growing at Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico at an elevation of about 6000 feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of pointleaf manzanita is Arctostaphylos pungens.
- pointleaf manzanita belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- pointleaf manzanita belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- pointleaf manzanita belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- pointleaf manzanita belongs to the order Ericales.
- pointleaf manzanita belongs to the family Ericaceae.
- pointleaf manzanita belongs to the genus Arctostaphylos.