Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peninsularis
ID:
746496

Status:
valid

Authors:
DeLaney

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. Explor. (Florida) 4(Suppl. A): 1 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745829



Common Names

  • Asimina peninsularis
  • Peninsular Pawpaw
  • Pawpaw


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Description

Asimina peninsularis (also called Peninsular 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 peninsularis 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 peninsularis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asimina peninsularis 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 peninsularis

Asimina peninsularis is native to Florida, USA.

Asimina peninsularis FAQ

What type of plant is Asimina peninsularis?

Asimina peninsularis is a flowering plant in the family Annonaceae.

Where is Asimina peninsularis native to?

Asimina peninsularis is native to Florida.

What is the growth habit of Asimina peninsularis?

Asimina peninsularis is an evergreen shrub that grows in clumps.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108616-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.