Lagerstroemia speciosa
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Lagerstroemia speciosa (Giant Crape-myrtle, 'Queens Crape-myrtle or Banabá Plant') is a species of Lagerstroemia'' native to tropical southern Asia. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 20 m tall, with smooth, flaky bark. The leaves are deciduous, oval to elliptic, 8-15 cm long and 3-7 cm broad, with an acute apex. The flowers are produced in erect panicles 20-40 cm long, each flower with six white to purple petals 2-3.5 cm long.
Cultivation and uses
It is grown in South East Asia, India and the Philippines. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical areas.Next Page
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