Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
lecomtei
ID:
367472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 360 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366804

Common Names

  • Lagerstroemia lecomtei
  • Lecomte's Crape Myrtle
  • Lecomte's Crepe Myrtle

Searching for Lagerstroemia lecomtei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lagerstroemia lecomtei (also called 'Lecomte's 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 lecomtei 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 lecomtei is a small, white to pinkish-purple, cup-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Lagerstroemia lecomtei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lagerstroemia lecomtei is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 1 m apart.

Where to Find Lagerstroemia lecomtei

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

Lagerstroemia lecomtei FAQ

What is the common name of Lagerstroemia lecomtei?

Lecomte's Crepe Myrtle

What is the scientific name of Lecomte's Crepe Myrtle?

Lagerstroemia lecomtei

What is the family of Lecomte's Crepe Myrtle?

Lythraceae

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,