Asimina angustifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pityothamnus angustifolius
• Asimina longifolia var. spatulata
• Asimina spatulata
• Asimina longifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Asimina angustifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and the genus Asimina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range within the Southeastern United States. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated in a few key states. Specifically, it can be found growing in the forests of Alabama. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the state of Georgia. Finally, its habitat extends further south into Florida.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Asimina angustifolia is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived plant, it follows a developmental cycle that involves establishing a robust root system to support its continued growth and survival through various seasonal shifts. This perennial nature enables the plant to undergo repeated cycles of vegetative expansion and reproductive effort, contributing to its long-term presence within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Asimina angustifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub or subshrub. In terms of its ecological habit, the plant is classified as terrestrial, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. It does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining firmly rooted in the ground. While some species in similar categories may display climbing tendencies, this plant is categorized as a self-supporting structure, lacking the liana, vine, or obligatory climbing habits often seen in other taxa, and instead maintaining a sturdy, woody architecture.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Asimina angustifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry
2. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Asimina angustifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Annonacin, Goniothalamicin, Isoannonacin, Longicin, Longicoricin.

Annonacin

1. Journal of natural products

Goniothalamicin

1. Journal of natural products

Isoannonacin

1. Journal of natural products

Longicin

1. Journal of natural products

Longicoricin

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Longifolicin

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

xylomaticin

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Asimina angustifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract.

Ethanol extract

1. Journal of medicinal chemistry