Asimina obovata
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Genus: | Asimina |
| Species: | A. obovata |
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Asimina obovata, the bigflower pawpaw, is a shrub or small tree in the custard apple family. It is an endemic native[4] to Florida, where it is found on open sandy hammocks and in dry woods.[5] Showy white flowers in late winter to early summer are followed by large green edible fruit. Its pollen is shed as permanent tetrads.[6] Along with the other members of the genus, it serves as a host plant for the zebra swallowtail butterfly and pawpaw sphinx moth.[7]
Description
The leaves of A. obovata are alternately arranged and have pinnate venation. It may occur as a shrub or tree, with the potential to grow up to 3.5 meters (approximately 12 feet) in height. The flowers it produces may get up to 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) across, and fruit may reach a length of over 7 centimeters (approximately 3 inches).[8]
References
- ↑ Verspagen, N.; Erkens, R.H.J. (2021). "Asimina obovata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T152335000A152335008. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T152335000A152335008.en. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "Asimina obovata". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ↑ "Asimina obovata (Willd.) Nash". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
- ↑ Flora of North America
- ↑ Walker JW (1971) Pollen Morphology, Phytogeography, and Phylogeny of the Annonaceae. Contributions from the Gray Herbarium of Harvard University, 202: 1-130.
- ↑ Florida Native Plant Society
- ↑ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2025-08-07.