Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Vidal
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Phan. Cuming. Philipp. : 39, 115 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277490
Common Names
- Lagerstroemia paniculata
- Paniculata Lagerstroemia
- Paniculata Crepe Myrtle
Description
Lagerstroemia paniculata (also called Panicled Lagerstroemia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Asia. It has a single stem and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and elliptic to obovate. It grows in dry forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lagerstroemia paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lagerstroemia paniculata are small, white, and arranged in spikes. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagerstroemia paniculata is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Lagerstroemia paniculata
Lagerstroemia paniculata is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.
Lagerstroemia paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagerstroemia paniculata?
Lagerstroemia paniculata
What is the common name of Lagerstroemia paniculata?
Panicled Lagerstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Lagerstroemia paniculata?
Tropical forests in Central and South America
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,