Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
552684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bartram) Dunal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Anonac. : 84 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552016



Common Names

  • Pygmaea Pawpaw
  • Asimina Pygmaea
  • Dwarf Pawpaw


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Synonyms

  • Asimina secundiflora Shuttlew. ex Exell [deprecated]

Description

Asimina pygmaea (also called Dwarf 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 pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asimina pygmaea is a small, greenish-white umbel of five to ten flowers. The seed is a small, flat, brownish-black seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asimina pygmaea 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 pygmaea

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

Asimina pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asimina pygmaea?

Asimina pygmaea

What is the common name of Asimina pygmaea?

Dwarf Pawpaw

What is the natural habitat of Asimina pygmaea?

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