Lagerstroemia speciosa
Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Also known as: Adambea Lam. +9 more
- Adambea Lam.
- Adamboe Adans.
- Catu-adamboe Adans.
- Fatioa DC.
- Munchausia L.
- Murtughas L. ex Kuntze
- Orias Dode
- Pterocalymma Turcz.
- Sotularia Raf.
- Tsjinkin Adans.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Lagerstroemia speciosa (commonly known as Crape-Myrtle or Crepe myrtle) is a tree belonging to the Lythraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Comoros, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Marianas, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuelan Antilles
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms