1030. AESCULUS CHINENSIS: Sapindaceae.
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
Christenhusz, Maarten J. M.
Yamanaka, Masumi
Date published
August 26, 2022
Abstract
The Chinese horse‐chestnut, , is illustrated from a tree cultivated at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This tree was grown from seeds originally imported from China by Dr Purdom, from whom Kew obtained a plant. A detailed description accompanies this excellent illustration. The taxonomy, ecology, cytology and etymology are also discussed. The introduction of this species into western horticulture and methods of propagation and cultivation are given.
Project(s)
Priority 4: Accelerated Taxonomy
Journal title
Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Volume
39
Issue
3
Publisher
Wiley
Place of publication
Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
ISSN
1355-4905
eISSN
1467-8748
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