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Aesculus ×worlitzensis
Scientific Name: Aesculus ×worlitzensis
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Worlitz's Chestnut (Aesculus × worlitzensis)
Aesculus × worlitzensis, commonly known as Worlitz's Chestnut or Dupont's Chestnut, is a hybrid species within the genus Aesculus (Buckeyes and Horse Chestnuts).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aesculus × worlitzensis Koehne (pro. sp.)
- Family: Sapindaceae (formerly Hippocastanaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Nothospecies (hybrid)
- Synonyms: Aesculus dupontii Sarg., Aesculus × woerlitzensis
- Hybrids: This plant is a hybrid. Other Aesculus hybrids include: Aesculus × hybrida, Aesculus × marylandica, Aesculus × mutabilis, Aesculus × neglecta
Distribution and Habitat
- While named after a park in Germany, this tree is reportedly native to the Southeastern United States.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Aesculus × worlitzensis develops as a tree.
- It generally grows erect, developing a bare stem in the lower part with many ramifications developing a thick crown.
Ecological Considerations
- The fungus Guignardia aesculi can cause damage similar to that observed in Aesculus × worlitzensis and related species.
Related Species and Varieties
- Other Aesculus species mentioned in relation to Aesculus × worlitzensis include: Aesculus californica, Aesculus carnea, Aesculus flava, Aesculus parviflora, Aesculus pavia, and Aesculus sylvatica.
- Varieties mentioned include: Aesculus worlitzensis var ellwangeri.
Further Information
- ITIS Taxonomic Serial No.: 182126
- Encyclopedia of Life: Link to Encyclopedia of Life Family: Sapindaceae (Note: Entry may be incomplete)
- iNaturalist.org