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Aesculus ×hybrida

Scientific Name: Aesculus ×hybrida

Family: Hippocastanaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Aesculus x hybrida

Aesculus x hybrida, commonly referred to as Buckeye or Hybrid Horsechestnut, is a hybrid species within the Aesculus genus. This hybrid is the result of cross-breeding between Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) and Aesculus flava (Yellow Buckeye).

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a tree, and there are mentions of "tree bark."

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aesculus x hybrida
  • Common Names: Buckeye, Hybrid Horsechestnut
  • Family: Sapindaceae (formerly Hippocastanaceae)
  • Genus: Aesculus
  • Section: Pavia
  • Synonyms:
    • Aesculus octandra var. hybrida (DC.) Sarg.
    • Pawia octandra var. hybrida (DC.) Kuntze
    • Pavia hybrida (DC.) DC.
  • Nomenclature: The species was described by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (DC.). The name is considered validly published.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The genus Aesculus includes species native to both North America (6 species) and Eurasia (7-13 species).
  • Aesculus x hybrida, being a hybrid, can be found where its parent species (A. pavia and A. flava) overlap, including hybrid zones.
  • Observed Locations: Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew), Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Aesculus x hybrida tends to grow as a single-trunk tree, resembling Aesculus flava more than Aesculus pavia.
  • The tree has large, dark green leaves composed of five to seven leaflets.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • Aesculus x hybrida is formed via hybridization of three Aesculus species, specifically Aesculus flava, Aesculus pavia, and Aesculus sylvatica.

Quirky Facts

  • Aesculus x hybrida is associated with names in multiple languages, including Allegheny-Rosskastanie (German), marronnier hybride (French), and Russian terms.

Further Information

  • ITIS Taxonomic Serial No.: 182122
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Royal Botanic Gardens