Semiliquidambar
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Semiliquidambar is a genus of plants, most recently treated in family Altingiaceae
, though previously often treated in Hamamelidaceae
. Recent research suggests that it may not be a true genus, but that the species normally treated within it are hybrids of other species of Altingiaceae; the taxonomy of that entire family is currently under review pending the results of molecular phylogenetic investigations
There are 3 species currently treated in Semiliquidambar:
Altingiaceae
Altingiaceae, a small family of flowering plants in the order Saxifragales, are wind-pollinated trees that produce hard, woody fruits containing numerous seeds. The fruits have been studied in considerable detail. They naturally occur in Central America, Mexico, eastern North America, the...
, though previously often treated in Hamamelidaceae
Hamamelidaceae
The Hamamelidaceae is a family of flowering plants in the order Saxifragales, including 27 genera and about 80-90 species, all shrubs and small trees...
. Recent research suggests that it may not be a true genus, but that the species normally treated within it are hybrids of other species of Altingiaceae; the taxonomy of that entire family is currently under review pending the results of molecular phylogenetic investigations
There are 3 species currently treated in Semiliquidambar:
- Semiliquidambar cathayensisSemiliquidambar cathayensisSemiliquidambar cathayensis is a species of plant in the Altingiaceae family. It is endemic to China. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. . Downloaded on 23 August 2007....
, H.T. Chang - Semiliquidambar caudata
- Semiliquidambar chingii