Lagerstroemia indica or Crepe Myrtle tree is a ornamental plant introduced from Japan. It is popular ornament for home gardens because it's spectacular blooming and grow on all region of the country.
| Common Classification | |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Crepe Myrtle |
| Scientific Name | Lagerstroemia indica |
| Sinhala Name | Lagerstroemia. Myrtle |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Lagerstroemia |
| Species | L. indica |
| Synonym | Murtughas indica, Velaga globosa |
| Ecology | |
| Category | Ornamental |
| Growth Habit | Small-Tree |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Origin | Introduced |
| Status | Cultivate |
| Property | |
| Culinary / Edible | No |
| Use as Herb | No |
| Other Use | n/a |
| Poisoned / Toxin | No |
| Identification | |
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