Aesculus indica, commonly known as the indian horsechestnut or himalayan horse chestnut. Parmars dream was that fruitipedia should contain introductory information about all fruits of the world and he has been continuously working on that. Although quite similar at first glance, aesculus indica is usually a slightly smaller tree than the common horse chestnut a. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in aesculus indica. An oil from the seed is applied externally in the treatment of skin disease and rheumatism. Aesculus indica famine foods plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine purdue university, west lafayette, indiana. Contains a toxic hydroxycoumarin glycoside esculin in seed pods and shoots. One can be found in the linden collection on duck bay. Bears pinkishwhite flowers with red and yellow marks from early to midsummer. Scientifically, indian horse chestnut is known as aesculus indica and belongs to the. The plants database includes the following 16 species of aesculus. They were introduced into britain in 1851 and can be seen in many open places such as public parks and gardens. Aesculus are woody plants from 4 to 35 m tall depending on species, and have stout shoots with resinous, often sticky, buds. It also flowers later, its pinkishwhite flowers appearing in strikingly beautiful spikes.
The plant list includes 92 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus aesculus. Trees grown in an open landscape setting probably reach about 40 to. Aesculus indica is an attractive tree growing to 912 m 3040 ft with a spread of about 1115 m 3550 ft. Pdf horse chestnut efficacy and safety in chronic venous. Aesculus x neglecta autumn fire also known as the yellow horse chestnut, is a lovely, small tree thats perfect for smaller gardens.
They dont have spines on the outer casing either, so are easy to distinguish. Aesculus indica indian horse chestnut care plant varieties. Aesculus indica sydney pearce from burncoose nurseries available online to buy information. Watson2 introduction indian horsechestnut is a large, rounded tree, reaching up to 100 feet in height, with nineinchlong leaves and smooth, grayishred bark fig. Aesculus indica is a deciduous tree growing to 30 m 98ft by 12 m 39ft. Leaflets 579, elliptic to oblonglanceolate, 1020 cm long, 2. The plant list includes a further 56 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus aesculus. A large, deciduous tree, it is smaller, and has a rather more open habit than the horse chestnut. Media in category aesculus indica the following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total. It is generally known for its medicinal properties. Username password keep me logged in forgot password. Both our specimens date to the 1950s and came to us from the carl english botanical garden at the ballard locks. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
In the spring, deep pink flower bracts appear in upright panicles of up to 20cm against the bright green leaves. A deciduous, spreading tree with glossy, dark green leaves which are bronze when young, turning yelloworange in autumn. The many faces of aesculus the arboretum foundation. The tree species aesculus glabra is commonly known as ohio buckeye, american buckeye, or fetid buckeye. It is an attractive tree, bearing beautiful, multicoloured blossoms during may and june. Aesculus x carna britotii also known as red horse chestnut is a compact, domeheaded, large tree which has a densely leaved habit. Large glossy leaves divided into several oblong leaflets are bronze when opening. Aesculus indica sydney pearce from burncoose nurseries. Evaluation of immunomodulatory activity of aesculus indica. California buckeye is a large shrub or tree up to 23 feet 7 m tall. This work compared the phytochemical composition of two species, of aesculus hippocastanum horse chestnut and aesculus indica grown under comparable conditions. Names of aesculus indica in various languages of the world are also given. Genus aesculus can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with showy flowers, palmatelylobed leaves and sometimes good autumn colour details a.
Aesculus indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Aesculus definition of aesculus by the free dictionary. An overview of genus aesculus l ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities article pdf available january 2010 with 415 reads how we measure reads. The w himalayan aesculus indica wallich ex cambessedes hooker bot. Aesculus indica, commonly known as indian horsechestnut, is native to the northwestern himalayas.
Aesculus indica new zealand plant conservation network. Media in category aesculus the following 53 files are in this category, out of 53 total. Franchet, aesculus chinpingensis as brassaiopsis glomerulata blume regel, and aesculus kwangsiensis as schefflera octophylla loureiro harms. Aesculus indica sydney pearce indian horse chestnut. The juice of the bark is also used to treat rheumatism. Large white or pink flowers with central yellow and red markings in summer are followed by smoothskinned fruit. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about aesculus species, himalayan horse chestnut, indian horsechestnut aesculus indica supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles da. Aesculus californica general botanical characteristics. Aesculus x neg autumn fire, aesculus frank p matthews. Standardization, development and sensory evaluation of snacks. Fruitipedia an encyclopedia of fruits of all over the words. The indian chestnut tree is closely related to the horse chestnut tree aesculus hippocastanea although the chestnuts are smaller and not good to play conkers with. The tree is covered with huge candles of creamypink flower. It is a medium to large deciduous tree that typically grows to 4060 occasionally to 100 tall with an upright, ovalrounded crown.
A comparative study of the constituents of aesculus hippocastanum and aesculus indica. Its emerging coppery coloured foliage arrives in the spring, turning dark green in the summer before turning into glowing shades of orange and yellow in autumn. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Aesculus species, himalayan horse chestnut, indian horsechestnut. Keywords aesculus indica, seeds, nutritive value, oil content, trace elements. To file a complaint of discrimination write usda, director, office of civil.
Indian horse chestnut related to the familiar, naturalised horse chestnut, aesculus indica was brought to this island from the himalaya in the mid19th century. Nutritional value and oil content of indian horsechestnut. Pdf the extract from horse chestnut seeds aesculus hippocastanum l. Indian horsechestnut is a large, rounded tree, reaching up to 100 feet in height, with nineinchlong leaves and smooth, grayishred bark. It also flowers later, its pinkishwhite flowers appearing in strikingly beautiful spikes in july, making it a really handsome tree for a medium to large garden it can grow to. Pavia indica wallich ex cambessedes in jacquemont, voy. Aesculus indica indian horsechestnut environmental horticulture.
Aesculus article about aesculus by the free dictionary. Hippocastanaceae horsechestnut family medicinal use of indian horse chestnut. Most members of this genus transplant easily, even when fairly large11. A comparative study of the constituents of aesculus. The 2to 6inchlong 515 cm leaves are deciduous and palmately compound 21. Aesculus indica indian horse chestnut pfaf plant database.
Another plant there is known to have flowered in 1858, when only seven years old. The nutritional value and oil content determined from seeds of indian horsechestnut concluded that the seeds can be used as nutritional supplement for cattle provided there are no, antinutritional factors present in the seed. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. This document is enh222, one of a series of the environmental horticulture, ufifas extension. Aesculus indica indian horse chestnut future forests.
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