Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
excelsa
ID:
364737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Noronha) Oken

Source:
ksu

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Allg. Naturgesch. 3(3): 1539 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364069



Common Names

  • Liquidambar
  • Sweetgum
  • American Sweetgum


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Synonyms

  • Liquidambar rasamala Blume [unknown]
  • Liquidambar altingia Blume [unknown]
  • Altingia caerulea Poir. [unknown]
  • Altingia excelsa Noronha [unknown]
  • Liquidambar altingiana Blume [unknown]
  • Sedgwickia cerasifolia Wall. & Griff. [unknown]
  • Liquidambar cerasifolia (Wall. & Griff.) Voigt [unknown]

Description

Liquidambar excelsa (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 excelsa 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 excelsa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liquidambar excelsa is a hardy, deciduous tree that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Liquidambar excelsa is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Liquidambar excelsa

Liquidambar excelsa is found in the tropical regions of South America.

Liquidambar excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liquidambar excelsa?

Liquidambar excelsa

What type of plant is Liquidambar excelsa?

Tree

Where is Liquidambar excelsa native to?

Central and South America

References

Francisco Noronha (1748-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noronha' in the authors string.
Lorenz Oken (1779-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58631-1: Based on the initial data import