Aesculus hippocastanum L.
Aesculus hippocastanum
A large, deciduous tree known for its showy white flowers with yellow to pink blotches at the base. The leaves are palmately compound, 5-7 leaflets long, and the tree grows to about 39 meters tall with a domed crown. The fruits are spiky capsules containing glossy nut-brown seeds known as conkers.
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Sapindales
Sapindaceae
Aesculus
The seed extract contains around 20 percent aescin (escin), quercetin 3,4'-diglucoside, leucocyanidin, leucodelphinidin and procyanidin A2. The seeds also contain alkaloid saponins and glucosides which are toxic.
Cultivated for its ornamental value, especially for its spectacular spring flowers. The seeds are used in traditional medicine for their effect on venous tone and in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. The seeds are also used to make an eco-friendly detergent.
Spring
39 meters
White with yellow to pink blotches at the base
Temperate climates, particularly in parks and streets. It has been introduced to many parts of Europe as far north as Harstad, Norway, and in cities around the northern United States and Canada.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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