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royal false pawpaw
Scientific Name: Deeringothamnus pulchellus
Family: Annonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (beautiful pawpaw, white squirrel-banana)
Deeringothamnus pulchellus: The Beautiful Pawpaw
Deeringothamnus pulchellus, a rare and intriguing member of the custard apple family (Annonaceae), goes by several common names, including beautiful pawpaw, royal false pawpaw, pretty false pawpaw, white squirrel-banana, Rugel's False Pawpaw, Yellow Squirrel-Banana.
This perennial subshrub, typically reaching only about 30cm in height, is a unique addition to the plant kingdom.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Deeringothamnus pulchellus Small
- Family: Annonaceae (Custard Apple Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Asimina pulchella (Small) G.A. Zimmerman
- Deeringothamnus rugelii var. pulchellus
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources indicate that Royal False Pawpaw is considered unsafe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- Some sources indicate that Royal False Pawpaw is considered unsafe for children.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The plant is described as a small, woody shrub, typically growing to only 30cm (approximately 1 foot) in height.
- It is a perennial subshrub.
Distribution and Habitat
- The original collection of pretty false pawpaw occurred in 1923 in pinelands east of an unspecified location.
Conservation Status
- The Beautiful Pawpaw is listed on the U.S. Endangered Species List.