Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
pustulata
ID:
367328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Furtado & Srisuko

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 24: 222 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366660

Common Names

  • Lagerstroemia pustulata
  • Pustulata Lagerstroemia
  • Lagerstroemia

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Description

Lagerstroemia pustulata (also called Pustulate 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 pustulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create living sculptures and as a ground cover in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagerstroemia pustulata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagerstroemia pustulata 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 pustulata

Lagerstroemia pustulata can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

Lagerstroemia pustulata FAQ

What is the common name of Lagerstroemia pustulata?

Pustulate Lagerstroemia

What is the natural habitat of Lagerstroemia pustulata?

Lagerstroemia pustulata is found in dry, rocky areas in Australia.

What is the flowering season of Lagerstroemia pustulata?

Lagerstroemia pustulata 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,

References

Caetano Xavier Furtado (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furtado' in the authors string.
Montien Srisuko: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Srisuko' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:553612-1: Based on the initial data import