Asimina

Asimina

Asimina (pronounced as /əˈsɪmɪnə/) is a genus of small trees or shrubs described as a genus in 1763. It is native to eastern North America and collectively referred to as pawpaws. The genus includes the widespread common pawpaw Asimina triloba, which bears the largest edible fruit indigenous to the continent.

Etymology

The name "Asimina" is adapted from the Native American (probably Miami-Illinois) name assimin or rassimin through the French colonial asiminier.

Description

Asimina trees are small deciduous trees reaching a height of 2–12 m tall, with a soft, thin bark. The leaves are alternate, simple ovate, entire, 10–30 cm long and 4–15 cm broad. The flowers are produced in early spring with 1-3 cm diameter, with six sepals and petals.

Species

There are several species of Asimina, including:

• Asimina angustifolia
• Asimina incana
• Asimina obovata
• Asimina parviflora
• Asimina pygmaea
• Asimina spatulata
• Asimina tetramera
• Asimina triloba

Related Terms

• Pawpaw
• Annonaceae
• Deciduous
• Sepals
• Petals

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Asimina
• Wikipedia's article - Asimina

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