Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 4: 540 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522240
Common Names
- Assamica Aesculus
- Assamica Horse Chestnut
- Assamica Buckeye
Synonyms
- Pavia punduana Wall. ex Voigt [unknown]
- Pawia punduana Kuntze [unknown]
- Aesculus chuniana Hu & W.P.Fang [unknown]
- Aesculus khassyana C.R.Das & Majumdar [unknown]
- Aesculus lantsangensis Hu & W.P.Fang [unknown]
- Aesculus megaphylla Hu & W.P.Fang [unknown]
- Aesculus polyneura Hu & W.P.Fang [unknown]
- Aesculus punduana Wall. ex Hiern [unknown]
- Aesculus rupicola Hu & W.P.Fang [unknown]
- Aesculus punduana Wall. [unknown]
Description
Aesculus assamica (also called Assam buckeye, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree with a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aesculus assamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Aesculus assamica is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aesculus assamica is a deciduous tree native to India. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Aesculus assamica
Aesculus assamica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Aesculus assamica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aesculus assamica?
Aesculus assamica
What are the common names of Aesculus assamica?
Assam Horse Chestnut
What type of plant is Aesculus assamica?
Aesculus assamica is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae.
Species in the Aesculus genus
Aesculus assamica,
Aesculus bushii,
Aesculus californica,
Aesculus chinensis,
Aesculus flava,
Aesculus glabra,
Aesculus hippocastanum,
Aesculus hybrida,
Aesculus indica,
Aesculus marylandica,
Aesculus mutabilis,
Aesculus neglecta,
Aesculus parryi,
Aesculus parviflora,
Aesculus pavia,
Aesculus sylvatica,
Aesculus tsiangii,
Aesculus turbinata,
Aesculus wangii,
Species in the Sapindaceae family