Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pavia
ID:
523009

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 344 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522341

Common Names

  • Red Buckeye
  • Pavia Buckeye
  • Red Horse Chestnut

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Synonyms

  • Macrothyrsus discolor Spach [unknown]
  • Pawia rubra (Pers.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Pavia willdenowiana Spach [unknown]
  • Pavia pubescens hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Paviana coccinea Raf. [unknown]
  • Pavia rubra Moench [unknown]
  • Pavia whitleyi K.Koch [unknown]
  • Pavia punctata Raf. [unknown]
  • Pavia octandria Mill. [unknown]
  • Pavia intermedia Spach [unknown]
  • Pavia lindleyana Spach [unknown]
  • Pavia livida Spach [unknown]
  • Pavia longiflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Pavia michauxii Spach [unknown]
  • Pavia mollis Raf. [unknown]
  • Pavia lucida Spach [unknown]
  • Pavia americana J.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Pavia atropurpurea Spach [unknown]
  • Pavia coriacea hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Pavia fulva Raf. [unknown]
  • Pavia glauca Raf. [unknown]
  • Pavia humilis G.Don [unknown]
  • Aesculus austrina Small [unknown]
  • Aesculus discolor Pursh [unknown]
  • Aesculus discolor mollis (Raf.) Sarg. [unknown]
  • Aesculus humilis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aesculus lyonii Loudon [unknown]
  • Aesculus mollis Raf. ex Sarg. [unknown]
  • Aesculus octandra discolor (Pursh) Rehder [unknown]
  • Aesculus pavia discolor (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aesculus pavia humilis (Lindl.) Rehder [unknown]
  • Aesculus pavia hybrida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aesculus pavia nana Dippel [unknown]
  • Aesculus pubescens Starcs [unknown]
  • Aesculus rubescens Tausch [unknown]
  • Aesculus rubra Pers. [unknown]
  • Aesculus splendens Sarg. [unknown]
  • Aesculus whitleyi (Loudon) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Pavia rubra pendula Loudon [unknown]
  • Aesculus pavia pendula (Loudon) Rehder [unknown]
  • Pavia rubra sublaciniata S.Watson ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Pavia rubra humilis (G.Don) Loudon [unknown]
  • Aesculus rubicunda whitleyi Loudon [unknown]
  • Aesculus pavia pavia [unknown]

Description

Aesculus pavia (also called Red Buckeye, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a trunk up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aesculus pavia is an ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping. It produces clusters of red flowers in the spring and its leaves are a deep green color. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aesculus pavia var. flavescens (Sarg.) Correll

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aesculus pavia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aesculus pavia is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 15 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 pavia

Aesculus pavia is native to North America.

Aesculus pavia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aesculus pavia?

Aesculus pavia

What is the common name of Aesculus pavia?

Red Buckeye

Where is Aesculus pavia found?

Aesculus pavia is found in the eastern United States and Canada

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References