Commonly known as Chinese sweet gum, it is a species of tree in the Altingiaceae family.
Liquidambar formosana grows primarily in woodlands in warm temperate zones. It requires moist soil and can grow in light to unshaded areas. It is found in Hong Kong, central and southern China, South Korea, Taiwan, Laos, and Vietnam.
Liquidambar formosana has many medicinal uses. The leaves and roots are used in the treatment of cancerous growths. The stem bark is used in the treatment of fluxes and skin diseases.
Liquidambar formosanais a large deciduous tree that grows up to 160 cm. 0px;">to 30 meters high.The leaves are 10/15 cm wide, and are trilobed, unlike the 5- or 7-lobed leaves of most American Liquidambar species.
The foliage of Liquidambar Formosana takes on a very attractive red color in autumn.The leaves grow in an alternate arrangement and are simple, veined, palmate, with serrated edges. The branches may be covered with corky projections
Height 30-40m
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