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Rosskastanie

Aesculus hippocastanum

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<em>Aesculus hippocastanum</em>, commonly known as the common horse chestnut, is a large deciduous tree in the family Sapindaceae. It has a very wide global distribution and is widely cultivated as an ornamental street and park tree across temperate regions worldwide. Originally native to the Balkans, it has naturalized extensively throughout Europe, North America, and other parts of the world. Its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by the IUCN. The species typically grows in temperate woodland and urban environments, favoring deep, moist, fertile soils. Diet information for this species is not available in current records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Names in Other Languages

Spanish castaño-de-indias
French marronnier dinde
German Rosskastanie
Portuguese Castanheiro da Índia

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What is the scientific name of Rosskastanie?
The scientific name of Rosskastanie is Aesculus hippocastanum. It belongs to the genus Aesculus.
Where does Rosskastanie live?
Rosskastanie is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (Armenia, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (28 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic.
What family does Rosskastanie belong to?
Rosskastanie (Aesculus hippocastanum) belongs to the genus Aesculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
What kingdom does Rosskastanie belong to?
Rosskastanie (Aesculus hippocastanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Rosskastanie?
The closest relatives of Rosskastanie in the genus Aesculus include Gelbe Rosskastanie, indische Rosskastanie, japanische Rosskastanie, kalifornische Rosskastanie, Ohio-Rosskastanie.

Native Range — 36 Countries

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