Status:
valid
Authors:
Sol.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1778
Citation Micro:
Cat. Arb. Frut. Hort. Edinb. Cres. 1778: 1 (1778)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522269
Common Names
- Flava Aesculus
- Flava Horse Chestnut
- Flava Buckeye
Synonyms
- Pawia octandra Kuntze [deprecated]
- Paviana flava Raf. [unknown]
- Pavia reticulata Raf. [unknown]
- Pawia octandra (Marshall) Kuntze [unknown]
- Pavia lutea Poir. [unknown]
- Pavia discolor Sweet [unknown]
- Pavia bicolor Raf. [unknown]
- Pavia flava Moench [unknown]
- Aesculus flava purpurascens A.Gray [unknown]
- Aesculus lutea Wangenh. [unknown]
- Aesculus lutea Castigl. [unknown]
- Aesculus lutea discolor Dippel [unknown]
- Aesculus maxima D.Drake [unknown]
- Aesculus octandra Marshall [unknown]
- Aesculus octandra hybrida Sarg. [unknown]
- Aesculus octandra purpurascens C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Aesculus octandra vestita Sarg. [unknown]
- Aesculus octandra vestita (Sarg.) Fernald [unknown]
- Aesculus octandra virginica Sarg. [unknown]
- Aesculus octandra virginica (Sarg.) Fernald [unknown]
- Aesculus pavia flava (Sol.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Nebropsis hystrix Raf. [unknown]
- Aesculus hystrix Raf. [unknown]
Description
Aesculus flava (also called Yellow 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 temperate regions of North America. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aesculus flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Aesculus flava 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 flava is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to the United States. It can be propagated by seeds and cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Aesculus flava
Aesculus flava is native to North America.
Aesculus flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aesculus flava?
Aesculus flava
What is the common name of Aesculus flava?
Yellow Buckeye
Where is Aesculus flava found?
Aesculus flava is found in eastern North America from New York to Florida and west to Illinois and Oklahoma
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