Status:
valid
Authors:
DeLaney
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bot. Explor. (Florida) 4(Suppl. A): 1 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745840
Common Names
- Asimina kralii
- Kralii Pawpaw
- Kralii
Description
Asimina kralii (also called Kral's pawpaw, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Florida and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asimina kralii has many non-medical uses, including as a food source for wildlife, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asimina kralii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asimina kralii is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Asimina kralii
Asimina kralii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Asimina kralii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asimina kralii?
Asimina kralii
What is the common name of Asimina kralii?
Kral's pawpaw
What is the natural habitat of Asimina kralii?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Species in the Asimina genus
Asimina angustifolia,
Asimina incana,
Asimina nashii,
Asimina obovata,
Asimina parviflora,
Asimina pygmaea,
Asimina reticulata,
Asimina tetramera,
Asimina triloba,
Asimina peninsularis,
Asimina oboreticulata,
Asimina colorata,
Asimina bethanyensis,
Asimina manasota,
Asimina kralii,
Asimina piedmontana,
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,
References
Kris R. DeLaney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DeLaney' in the authors string.