'asymmetrocarpous' originates from Greek elements, specifically 'a-' (a privative prefix meaning 'not') + 'symmetros'/'symmetron' (meaning 'measured together, symmetrical') and 'karpos' (meaning 'fruit'), combined in Neo-Latin botanical formation.

'asymmetrocarpous' was formed in New Latin/Neo-Latin botanical usage from Greek roots (via compound forms such as 'asymmetro-' + '-carpous'), appearing in technical botanical descriptions and entering English as the adjective 'asymmetrocarpous'.

Initially it referred specifically to 'having asymmetrical fruits or carpels' in botanical descriptions; this technical meaning has been retained in modern usage.