Aesculus glabra
American Buckeye, Buckeye
Other regional names: Fetid Buckeye +3 more
- Fetid Buckeye
- Ohio Buckeye
- Stinking Buckeye
- Texas Buckeye
Also known as: Aesculus carnea P.Watson +18 more
- Aesculus carnea P.Watson
- Aesculus echinata Muhl.
- Aesculus glabra f. glabra
- Aesculus glabra f. pallida (Willd.) Fernald
- Aesculus glabra f. pallida (Willd.) Schelle
- Aesculus glabra var. leucodermis Sarg.
- Aesculus glabra var. micrantha Sarg.
- Aesculus glabra var. monticola Sarg.
- Aesculus glabra var. pallida (Willd.) G.Kirchn.
- Aesculus glabra var. sargentii Rehder
- Aesculus muricata Raf.
- Aesculus ochroleuca Raf.
- Aesculus ohioensis F.Michx.
- Aesculus pallida Willd.
- Aesculus rubella Wender.
- Aesculus verrucosa Raf.
- Aesculus watsoniana D.Dietr.
- Hippocastanum carneum (P.Watson) Raf.
- Hippocastanum glabrum Lunell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Aesculus glabra (commonly known as American Buckeye or Buckeye) is a tree within the Sapindaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms