Chinese Sweet Gum

About

The Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is a species in the genus Liquidambar. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across India and Taiwan.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across India and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Saxifragales (อันดับอัสดง)

Family

Altingiaceae

Genus

Liquidambar

Species

Liquidambar formosana (Chinese Sweet Gum)

Similar Species in Liquidambar

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American Storax

Liquidambar styraciflua

Least Concern

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Oriental Sweetgum

Liquidambar orientalis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese Sweet Gum?

The scientific name of Chinese Sweet Gum is Liquidambar formosana. It belongs to the genus Liquidambar.

What is the conservation status of Chinese Sweet Gum?

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chinese Sweet Gum live?

Chinese Sweet Gum is found in Distributed across India and Taiwan.. Countries include India, Taiwan.

What family does Chinese Sweet Gum belong to?

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) belongs to the genus Liquidambar, which is part of the taxonomic family Altingiaceae.

Is Chinese Sweet Gum endangered?

No, Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chinese Sweet Gum belong to?

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese Sweet Gum?

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