Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 200 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522338
Common Names
- Parry's Buckeye
- Parry's Horse Chestnut
- Parry's Buckeye
Synonyms
- Pawia parryi Kuntze [deprecated]
- Pawia parryi Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Aesculus parryi (also called Parry's Buckeye, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a trunk up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aesculus parryi is an ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping. It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and its leaves are a deep green color. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aesculus parryi has white flowers that are clustered in a panicle-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are short and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aesculus parryi is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring.
Where to Find Aesculus parryi
Aesculus parryi is native to North America.
Aesculus parryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aesculus parryi?
Aesculus parryi
What is the common name of Aesculus parryi?
Parry's Buckeye
Where is Aesculus parryi found?
Aesculus parryi is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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