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American Storax

Liquidambar styraciflua

Least Concern

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The American Storax (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a species in the genus Liquidambar. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Saxifragales (Saxifragales)

Species

Liquidambar styraciflua (American Storax)

Names in Other Languages

French Copalme d'Amérique

German amerikanischer Amberbaum

Portuguese liquidâmbar

Similar Species in Liquidambar

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Chinese Sweet Gum

Liquidambar formosana

Least Concern

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Oriental Sweetgum

Liquidambar orientalis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Storax?

The scientific name of American Storax is Liquidambar styraciflua. It belongs to the genus Liquidambar.

What is the conservation status of American Storax?

American Storax (Liquidambar styraciflua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Storax live?

American Storax is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Cyprus, France, Georgia, India, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal.

What family does American Storax belong to?

American Storax (Liquidambar styraciflua) belongs to the genus Liquidambar, which is part of the taxonomic family Altingiaceae.

Is American Storax endangered?

No, American Storax (Liquidambar styraciflua) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Storax belong to?

American Storax (Liquidambar styraciflua) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of American Storax?

The closest relatives of American Storax in the genus Liquidambar include Chinese Sweet Gum, Oriental Sweetgum.