Genus Aesculus

Linnaeus named the genus Aesculus after the Roman name for an edible acorn.

Species in the genus Aesculus of plants

Aesculus wangii - Aesculus wangii is a species of plant in the Hippocastanaceae family. It is found in China and Vietnam. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is usually considered conspecific with Aesculus assamica.