Status:
valid
Authors:
C.N.Horn
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Castanea 80: 270 (2015 publ. 2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330458
Common Names
- Asimina piedmontana
- Piedmont Pawpaw
- Piedmont Custard Apple
Description
Asimina piedmontana (also called 'Piedmont Asimina', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with long, thin stems and small, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Asimina piedmontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asimina piedmontana is a small, white or pinkish-purple bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asimina piedmontana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn, and division should be done in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Asimina piedmontana
Asimina piedmontana is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in the wild in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Asimina piedmontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asimina piedmontana?
Asimina piedmontana
What type of plant is Asimina piedmontana?
Tree
Where is Asimina piedmontana native to?
Eastern North America
Species in the Asimina genus
Asimina angustifolia,
Asimina incana,
Asimina nashii,
Asimina obovata,
Asimina parviflora,
Asimina pygmaea,
Asimina reticulata,
Asimina tetramera,
Asimina triloba,
Asimina peninsularis,
Asimina oboreticulata,
Asimina colorata,
Asimina bethanyensis,
Asimina manasota,
Asimina kralii,
Asimina piedmontana,
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
C.N. Horn (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Horn' in the authors string.