👉 Liquidambar is a genus of shrubs in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central and South Africa, and parts of Asia, including China and India. The specific name "liquidambar" comes from the Latin word "liquoribus," which means "liquor of the trunk." This genus is commonly known as the "garden tree" because it has a unique, beautiful, and fragrant trunk that can be