Sweet Gum 楓香

Liquidambar formosana

Hamamelidaceae

Interesting Fact: The Secret of Sweet Gum

The Latin specific epithet of “formosana” refers to “Taiwan”. The Sweet Gum is native to Taiwan and can be found on the campus of the National Chung Hsing University.

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References

Chien, S. C., Xiao, J. H., Tseng, Y. H., Kuo, Y. H., & Wang, S. Y. (2013). Composition and antifungal activity of balsam from Liquidambar formosana Hance. Holzforschung, 67(3), 345-351.

Chuang, L., Wen, C. H., Lee, Y. R., Lin, Y. L., Hsu, L. R., Wang, S. Y., & Chu, F. H. (2018). Identification, functional characterization, and seasonal expression patterns of five sesquiterpene synthases in Liquidambar formosana. Journal of natural products, 81(5), 1162-1172.

Hong Kong Herbarium (2022). HK Plant Database: Liquidambar formosana. Retrieved from 30 April 2022, from https://herbarium.gov.hk/en/hk-plant-database/plant-detail/index.html?pType=species&oID=5127

iplant (n.d.). Plants Database: Liquidambar formosana. Retrieved from 30 April 2022, from http://www.iplant.cn/info/Liquidambar%20formosana?t=z

Morris Arboretum (2018). Plant Names Tell Their Stories: Liquidambar. Retrieved from 30 April 2022, from https://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/morrisarboretum-blog/324-plant-names-tell-their-stories-liquidambar.html

Monaco Nature Encyclopedia (n.d.). Calocedrus formosana. Retrieved from 30 April 2022, from https://www.monaconatureencyclopedia.com/calocedrus-formosana-2/?lang=en