Asimina longifolia

Asimina longifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Asimina
Species: A. longifolia
Binomial name
Asimina longifolia
Kral
Synonyms[1]
  • Asimina angustifolia A.Gray
  • Pityothamnus angustifolius (A. Gray) Small

Asimina longifolia, the slimleaf pawpaw, is a shrub in the custard apple family. It is native to the Southeastern United States where it is found on the coastal plain. Its preferred habitat is dry, sandy pinelands. [2]

There are two named varieties:[1]

It is unclear if the two varieties should be considered distinct species. This group is in need of further taxonomic study.

References

  1. 1 2 "Asimina longifolia". Flora of North America. efloras.org. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  2. Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States
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