Liquidambar acalycina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acalycina
ID:
364755
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Chang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1959(2): 33 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364087
Common Names
- Liquidambar
- Acalycina Sweetgum
- Acalycina Liquidambar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liquidambar acalycina (also called Chinese Sweet Gum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded crown and grows up to 20 meters tall. Its bark is gray-brown and deeply furrowed. Its leaves are star-shaped and have five lobes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Liquidambar acalycina is a popular ornamental tree used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liquidambar acalycina has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liquidambar acalycina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.
Where to Find Liquidambar acalycina
Liquidambar acalycina is found in the tropical regions of South America.
Liquidambar acalycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liquidambar acalycina?
Liquidambar acalycina
What is the common name of Liquidambar acalycina?
Chinese sweetgum
What is the natural habitat of Liquidambar acalycina?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Liquidambar genus
Liquidambar styraciflua, Liquidambar formosana, Liquidambar excelsa, Liquidambar orientalis, Liquidambar acalycina, Liquidambar chinensis, Liquidambar obovata, Liquidambar cambodiana, Liquidambar caudata, Liquidambar chingii, Liquidambar gracilipes, Liquidambar multinervis, Liquidambar poilanei, Liquidambar siamensis, Liquidambar yunnanensis,
Species in the Altingiaceae family
Liquidambar styraciflua, Liquidambar formosana, Liquidambar excelsa, Liquidambar orientalis, Liquidambar acalycina, Liquidambar chinensis, Liquidambar obovata, Liquidambar cambodiana, Liquidambar caudata, Liquidambar chingii, Liquidambar gracilipes, Liquidambar multinervis, Liquidambar poilanei, Liquidambar siamensis, Liquidambar yunnanensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2348997: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.