Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
celebica
ID:
367502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 127 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366834

Common Names

  • Lagerstroemia celebica
  • Celebica Crape Myrtle
  • Celebica Crepe Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Lagerstroemia piriformis Koehne [unknown]
  • Lagerstroemia riedeliana Oliv. [unknown]
  • Lagerstroemia koehneana K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Lagerstroemia hexaptera Miq. [unknown]
  • Lagerstroemia batitinan S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Murtughas pyriformis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lagerstroemia celebica (also called 'Celebes Crape Myrtle', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and obovate. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lagerstroemia celebica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lagerstroemia celebica is a white to pinkish-purple, cup-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagerstroemia celebica is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. Once the roots have formed, the branch can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Lagerstroemia celebica

Lagerstroemia celebica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Lagerstroemia celebica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagerstroemia celebica?

Lagerstroemia celebica

What is the common name of Lagerstroemia celebica?

Celebica

What is the natural habitat of Lagerstroemia celebica?

Tropical forests

Species in the Lagerstroemia genus

Lagerstroemia pustulata, Lagerstroemia pterosepala, Lagerstroemia petiolaris, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Lagerstroemia ovalifolia, Lagerstroemia noei, Lagerstroemia minuticarpa, Lagerstroemia undulata, Lagerstroemia subangulata, Lagerstroemia spireana, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Lagerstroemia thomsonii, Lagerstroemia microcarpa, Lagerstroemia gagnepainii, Lagerstroemia floribunda, Lagerstroemia engleriana, Lagerstroemia duperreana, Lagerstroemia macrocarpa, Lagerstroemia loudonii, Lagerstroemia lecomtei, Lagerstroemia langkawiensis, Lagerstroemia indica, Lagerstroemia hypoleuca, Lagerstroemia amabilis, Lagerstroemia cochinchinensis, Lagerstroemia celebica, Lagerstroemia calyculata, Lagerstroemia tomentosa, Lagerstroemia limii, Lagerstroemia caudata, Lagerstroemia venusta, Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia guilinensis, Lagerstroemia fordii, Lagerstroemia micrantha, Lagerstroemia suprareticulata, Lagerstroemia glabra, Lagerstroemia stenopetala, Lagerstroemia excelsa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia lanceolata, Lagerstroemia anhuiensis, Lagerstroemia paniculata, Lagerstroemia menglaensis, Lagerstroemia huamotensis, Lagerstroemia kratiensis, Lagerstroemia vanosii, Lagerstroemia densa, Lagerstroemia densiflora,

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,