Aesculus pavia
Red buckeye
Aesculus pavia, commonly known as the Red Buckeye, is a striking deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. Renowned for its brilliant, upright clusters of scarlet flowers, it serves as a vital nectar source for hummingbirds. While visually stunning, its seeds contain toxins that require careful handling.
- Scientific name: Aesculus pavia
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is found within the genus Aesculus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aesculus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aesculus pavia, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called die Rote Rosskastanie, while in Polish, it is known as Kasztanowiec krwisty. Russian speakers call it Конский каштан красный, and in French, it is identified as le Pavier rouge. Finally, in Hungarian, the plant is commonly called a vörös vadgesztenye.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Rote Rosskastanie | Wikidata |
| pl | Kasztanowiec krwisty | Wikidata |
| ru | Конский каштан красный | Wikidata |
| fr | Pavier rouge | Wikidata |
| hu | vörös vadgesztenye | Wikidata |
| hsb | Čerwjena pawija | Wikidata |
| sv | Amerikansk hästkastanj | Wikidata |
| uk | Гіркокаштан червоний | Wikidata |
| bg | Червен американски конски кестен | Wikidata |
| cs | jírovec pávie | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several different continents. In North America, it is found within the provinces of Eastern Canada, specifically in Ontario. Its presence extends into the North-Central United States, where it inhabits states such as Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Beyond the American continent, the species also makes an appearance in Middle Europe, specifically within Germany. This wide distribution highlights the adaptable nature of the plant across varying climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the redbud maple or red horse chestnut, is characterized by its distinctive foliage, which consists of large, palmately compound leaves. These leaves are composed of five to seven leaflets that emerge from a single central point, creating a broad, hand-like shape. In a medicinal context, while much of the focus often lies on the bark or seeds, the leaves play a vital role in the plant's overall physiological processes and contribute to the chemical profile of the organism.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aesculus pavia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pavietin, quercetin 3- O-alpha-arabinoside, quercetin 3- O-alpha-rhamnoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pavietin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3- O-alpha-arabinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3- O-alpha-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aesculus pavia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Toxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |