WorldFloraDB - Lagerstroemia parviflora

Characteristics

A large deciduous tree. It grows 30 m tall. The bark is light brown. It peels off leaving lighter patches. The leaves are opposite and 5-10 cm long. The flowers are small and white. They are in panicles in the axils of the leaves near the ends of branches. They have a scent. The fruit are oval and 2 cm long. The base is enclosed in a cup.

Life form	perennial
Growth form	tree
Growth support	free-standing
Foliage retention	deciduous
Sexuality	hermaphrodite
Pollination	-
Spread	-
Mature width (meter)	-
Mature height (meter)	27.5
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Rooting depth (meter)	-
Root diameter (meter)	-
Flower color	-
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Nitrogen fixer	-
Photosynthetic pathway	c3

Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level. It is best where the average temperature is between 20°C and 38°C. It is most common in areas with a distinct dry season. It suits areas with an average rainfall between 1,500-3,500 mm. It is best in a sunny position. It cannot grow in water logged soils. It is best with a pH between 5.5 to 6.5.

More

Deciduous forests, especially in dry, mixed forests, in most parts of India except the dryer areas.

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Hardiness (USDA)

Usage

A sweet gum from wounds in the bark is eaten.

Uses	animal food charcoal dye fiber gum material medicinal timber wood
Edible	gums
Therapeutic use	Hyperglycemia (aerial part), Nervous system diseases (aerial part), Antipyretics (bark), Antirheumatic agents (bark), Bronchitis (bark), Diabetes mellitus (bark), Gastrointestinal diseases (bark), Pruritus (bark), General tonic for rejuvenation (bark), Snake bites (bark), Syphilis (bark), Urination disorders (bark), Wounds and injuries (bark), Rheumatoid arthritis (bark), Mouthwashes (flower), Diabetes mellitus (fruit), Urination disorders (fruit), Wounds and injuries (fruit), Abscess (leaf), Anthelmintics (leaf), Anti-bacterial agents (leaf), Antifungal agents (leaf), Antipyretics (leaf), Antitussive agents (leaf), Cathartics (leaf), Constipation (leaf), Diabetes mellitus (leaf), Diarrhea (leaf), Diuretics (leaf), Dysentery (leaf), Eye diseases (leaf), Pharyngitis (leaf), Urination disorders (leaf), Vomiting (leaf), Wounds and injuries (leaf), Fever (root), Kidney calculi (root), Leprosy (seed), General tonic for rejuvenation (stem), Bite(Dog) (unspecified), Bronchitis (unspecified), Carbuncle (unspecified), Cough (unspecified), Rabies (unspecified), Wound (unspecified), Dyslactation (unspecified), Phthisis (unspecified), Rinderpest (unspecified), Asthma (unspecified), Intestine (unspecified), Sore (unspecified), Syphilis (unspecified), Antifungal agents (unspecified), Astringents (unspecified), Contraceptive agents (whole plant excluding root), Hypoglycemic agents (whole plant excluding root), Hypothermia (whole plant excluding root)
Human toxicity	-
Animal toxicity	-

Cultivation

Plants are grown from seeds. Seeds are best stored for 2 or 3 years before planting. The tree can be cut back and will re-grow. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Mode	cuttings seedlings
Germination duration (days)	15 - 20
Germination temperacture (C°)	21
Germination luminosity	light
Germination treatment	-
Minimum temperature (C°)	-
Optimum temperature (C°)	20 - 35
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