Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
552685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shuttlew. ex Chapm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. South. U.S. : 15 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552017



Common Names

  • Reticulata Pawpaw
  • Asimina Reticulata
  • Netted Pawpaw


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Description

Asimina reticulata (also called Netted 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 reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asimina reticulata 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 reticulata 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 reticulata

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

Asimina reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asimina reticulata?

Asimina reticulata

What is the common name of Asimina reticulata?

Netted Pawpaw

What is the natural habitat of Asimina reticulata?

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

Alvan Wentworth Chapman (1809-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chapm.' in the authors string.
Robert James Shuttleworth (1810-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shuttlew.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72514-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.