Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
552672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bartram) Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 65: 69 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552004



Common Names

  • Asimina incana
  • Hoary Pawpaw
  • Hoary-fruited Pawpaw


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Synonyms

  • Asimina grandiflora (Michx.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Annona speciosa Nash [unknown]

Description

Asimina incana (also called Hoary Pawpaw, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Americas. It is found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asimina incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asimina incana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asimina incana is a small, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in the fall. Germination can take up to a year.

Where to Find Asimina incana

Asimina incana can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Virginia.

Asimina incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asimina incana?

Asimina incana

What is the common name of Asimina incana?

Hoary Pawpaw

What is the natural habitat of Asimina incana?

Moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

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