Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nashii
ID:
552678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 12: 270 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552010



Common Names

  • Nash's Pawpaw
  • Asimina Nashii
  • Nash's Dwarf Pawpaw


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Description

Asimina nashii (also called Nash's 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 nashii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asimina nashii 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 nashii 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 nashii

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

Asimina nashii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asimina nashii?

Asimina nashii

What is the common name of Asimina nashii?

Nash's Pawpaw

What is the natural habitat of Asimina nashii?

Dry woods and thickets

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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72507-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.