Netted Pawpaw
(Asimina reticulata)
Netted Pawpaw (Asimina reticulata)
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Mike Ostrowski
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Photo by: Mike Ostrowski | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Mike Ostrowski | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-03-14T08:06:41-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Asimina reticulata, commonly known as Netted Pawpaw, is a deciduous shrub endemic to the understory of hardwood hammocks and riverine forests of Florida. It typically grows to about 1.5 meters in height and is noted for its zygomorphic flowers and fruit. The fragrant flowers, which appear in the spring, have a unique nodding habit and are composed of six petals. The outer three petals are larger, with distinctive orange hairs on their outer surfaces, while the inner three are smaller and hairless. The flowers have 3-8 spindle-shaped carpels also covered in orange hairs. Following pollination, the plant produces irregularly-shaped, yellow-green, hairless fruit that are 4-7 centimeters long, containing shiny, brown seeds that are 1-2 centimeters long, arranged in two irregular rows.
Netted Pawpaw is valued for its fragrant flowers and unique fruit, which can add an exotic touch to gardens. It is suitable for naturalistic plantings in warm climates and can be used as an understory shrub in larger landscapes. This species is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It prefers full sun to part shade and does well in soils with fast drainage, tolerating both medium and low water conditions. While not commonly found in cultivation, it can be a conversation piece in a native plant garden or a naturalized setting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Netted Pawpaw is valued for its fragrant flowers and unique fruit, which can add an exotic touch to gardens. It is suitable for naturalistic plantings in warm climates and can be used as an understory shrub in larger landscapes. This species is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It prefers full sun to part shade and does well in soils with fast drainage, tolerating both medium and low water conditions. While not commonly found in cultivation, it can be a conversation piece in a native plant garden or a naturalized setting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White, Cream
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Understory of hardwood hammocks and riverine forests in Florida
Other Names
Common Names: Flag Pawpaw
Scientific Names: , Asimina reticulata, Pityothamnus reticulatus, Asimina cuneata,
GBIF Accepted Name: Asimina reticulata Shuttlew. ex Chapm.