Liquidambar siamensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Altingiaceae. It is a tree native to south-east Asia.
Liquidambar siamensis was first described in 1928, and received its current name in 2013. The IUCN lists the species as of Least Concern. It is used for timber and essential oils.
Taxonomy The species was first described in 1928, by William Grant Craib, as Altingia siamensis. In 2013, Stefanie Ickert-Bond and Jun Wen moved all species of the genus Altingia to Liquidambar, creating the new combination Liquidambar siamensis.
Distribution Liquidambar siamensis is native to Cambodia, China (southern Yunnan, eastern Guangdong, Guizhou, and southern Jiangxi), Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It occurs in humid forests, and near rivers, at elevations of . It is a light demanding species.
Description Liquidambar siamensis is a tree that grows high. It has simple leaves, with serrated edges, that lack drip tips. The leaves resemble those of Liquidambar multinervis. The infructescences are flattened, and shaped like inverted cones.
Uses Timber from Liquidambar siamensis is used in construction and ship-building. The species is also used for essential oils.
Conservation In 2018, the IUCN listed Liquidambar siamensis as of Least Concern. It is widespread in south-east Asia, faces no known threats, and occurs in protected areas. In China, the species is listed as Vulnerable, as it has a restricted geographic range.
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