Aesculus × carnea
Red horse-chestnut
Aesculus × carnea, commonly known as the hybrid buckeye, is a striking ornamental plant valued for its lush foliage and vibrant flower clusters. While primarily grown for landscaping, its botanical relatives are studied for medicinal properties, offering a fascinating intersection of aesthetic beauty and potential therapeutic interest in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Aesculus × carnea
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Not available
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 × carnea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Poland, it is called Kasztanowiec czerwony, while in Russia, it is known as Конский каштан мясо-красный. Moving to Hungary, the name used is hússzínű vadgesztenye, and in Finland, it is called punahevoskastanja. Finally, in Germany, this medicinal species is identified as Fleischrote Rosskastanie.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Kasztanowiec czerwony | Wikidata |
| ru | Конский каштан мясо-красный | Wikidata |
| hu | hússzínű vadgesztenye | Wikidata |
| fi | punahevoskastanja | Wikidata |
| de | Fleischrote Rosskastanie | Wikidata |
| ja | ベニバナトチノキ | Wikidata |
| cs | jírovec pleťový | Wikidata |
| hsb | Čerwjeny jěrowc | Wikidata |
| da | Rød Hestekastanje | Wikidata |
| nl | rode paardenkastanje | Wikidata |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Aesculus × carnea, possesses distinct morphological features that can be observed in its foliage and reproductive structures. The leaves are typically large and palmate, consisting of several leaflets radiating from a single point, which helps the plant capture sunlight efficiently in its natural habitat. During its blooming season, the flowers emerge in striking, upright clusters, providing a visual spectacle that is characteristic of this hybrid species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aesculus × carnea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |