Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
552681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Dunal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Anonac. : 82 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552013



Common Names

  • Parviflora Pawpaw
  • Asimina Parviflora
  • Small-Flowered Pawpaw


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Description

Asimina parviflora (also called Smallflower 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 parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asimina parviflora 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 parviflora 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 parviflora

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

Asimina parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asimina parviflora?

Asimina parviflora

What is the common name of Asimina parviflora?

Small-flowered Pawpaw

What is the natural habitat of Asimina parviflora?

Moist woods and thickets in the southeastern United States

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72510-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.