Lagerstroemia microcarpa
| Lagerstroemia microcarpa | |
|---|---|
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| Leaves of L. microcarpa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Lythraceae |
| Genus: | Lagerstroemia |
| Species: | L. microcarpa |
| Binomial name | |
| Lagerstroemia microcarpa Wt. | |
Lagerstroemia microcarpa is an endemic tree of the Western Ghats, growing up to 25 m (82 ft) tall.[1] It is known as Nude Lady of the Forest[2] for its soft and smooth bark[1] resembling the thigh of woman.
Lagerstroemia microcarpa tree
Bark of L. microcarpa
References
- 1 2 "Lagerstroemia microcarpa Wt. - LYTHRACEAE". biotik.org. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ↑ Michel H. Porcher (2013). "Sorting Lagerstroemia names". MULTILINGUAL MULTISCRIPT PLANT NAME DATABASE. The University of Melbourne. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
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