Liquidambar formosana is a large, native, deciduous tree that grows up to 30-40m tall.

[6] Leaves grow in an alternate arrangement, and are simple, palmately-veined, with serrated margins.

[3] It is found in Hong Kong, Central and Southern China, South Korea, Taiwan, Laos and Vietnam.

The fruits used in the treatment of arthritis, lumbago, oedema, oliguria, and decreased milk production and skin diseases.

Liquidambar formosana is rare in cultivation but in its native regions the wood is used for making tea chests and the leaves to feed silk worms.