Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex Gagnep.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 360 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366668
Common Names
- Lagerstroemia petiolaris
- Petiolaris Lagerstroemia
- Lagerstroemia
Description
Lagerstroemia petiolaris (also called Petiolate Lagerstroemia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in open forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lagerstroemia petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making garlands and its wood is used for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagerstroemia petiolaris has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagerstroemia petiolaris is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lagerstroemia petiolaris
Lagerstroemia petiolaris is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Lagerstroemia petiolaris FAQ
What is the common name of Lagerstroemia petiolaris?
Petiolate Lagerstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Lagerstroemia petiolaris?
Lagerstroemia petiolaris is found in dry, rocky areas in Australia.
What is the flowering season of Lagerstroemia petiolaris?
Lagerstroemia petiolaris typically flowers in late spring and early summer.
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,