Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetramera
ID:
552692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Torreya 26: 56 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552024



Common Names

  • Four-Stamen Pawpaw
  • Four-Stamened Pawpaw
  • Four-Staminate Pawpaw


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Description

Asimina tetramera (also called Four-petaled Pawpaw, among many other common names) is a small tree with large, leathery leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to North America, and is usually found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asimina tetramera has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asimina tetramera 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 tetramera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Asimina tetramera

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

Asimina tetramera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asimina tetramera?

Asimina tetramera

What is the common name of Asimina tetramera?

Four-petal Pawpaw

What is the natural habitat of Asimina tetramera?

Woodlands 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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:21385-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.