Liquidambar excelsa
(Noronha) Oken
pulp and papertimber
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLiquidambar excelsa, the rasamala, is a species of flowering plant in the family Altingiaceae.
Description
A subtropical tree native to Yunnan in the Altingiaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The twigs are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Altingia caerulea Poir.Altingia excelsa NoronhaLiquidambar altingia BlumeLiquidambar altingiana BlumeLiquidambar cerasifolia (Wall. & Griff.) VoigtLiquidambar rasamala BlumeSedgwickia cerasifolia Wall. & Griff.
Also Known As
Rasamala
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
