Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
367453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack

Source:
ksu

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 1(5): 38 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366785



Common Names

  • Lagerstroemia floribunda
  • Floribund Lagerstroemia
  • Lagerstroemia Floribunda


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Synonyms

  • Lagerstroemia turbinata Koehne [unknown]
  • Lagerstroemia carinata Wall. [unknown]
  • Murtughas anisoptera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Murtughas floribunda Kuntze [unknown]
  • Murtughas turbinata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lagerstroemia anisoptera Koehne [unknown]

Description

Lagerstroemia floribunda (also called 'Floribunda Crape Myrtle', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and obovate. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lagerstroemia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lagerstroemia floribunda var. cuspidata Wall. ex C.B.Clarke
Lagerstroemia floribunda var. floribunda
Lagerstroemia floribunda var. sublaevis Craib

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lagerstroemia floribunda are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagerstroemia floribunda is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 1 m apart.

Where to Find Lagerstroemia floribunda

Lagerstroemia floribunda is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Lagerstroemia floribunda FAQ

What is the common name of Lagerstroemia floribunda?

Many-flowered Lagerstroemia

What is the natural habitat of Lagerstroemia floribunda?

Lagerstroemia floribunda is found in dry, rocky areas in Australia.

What is the flowering season of Lagerstroemia floribunda?

Lagerstroemia floribunda typically flowers in late spring and early summer.

Species in the Lagerstroemia genus

Lagerstroemia pustulata, Lagerstroemia pterosepala, Lagerstroemia petiolaris, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Lagerstroemia ovalifolia, Lagerstroemia noei, Lagerstroemia minuticarpa, Lagerstroemia undulata, Lagerstroemia subangulata, Lagerstroemia spireana, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Lagerstroemia thomsonii, Lagerstroemia microcarpa, Lagerstroemia gagnepainii, Lagerstroemia floribunda, Lagerstroemia engleriana, Lagerstroemia duperreana, Lagerstroemia macrocarpa, Lagerstroemia loudonii, Lagerstroemia lecomtei, Lagerstroemia langkawiensis, Lagerstroemia indica, Lagerstroemia hypoleuca, Lagerstroemia amabilis, Lagerstroemia cochinchinensis, Lagerstroemia celebica, Lagerstroemia calyculata, Lagerstroemia tomentosa, Lagerstroemia limii, Lagerstroemia caudata, Lagerstroemia venusta, Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia guilinensis, Lagerstroemia fordii, Lagerstroemia micrantha, Lagerstroemia suprareticulata, Lagerstroemia glabra, Lagerstroemia stenopetala, Lagerstroemia excelsa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia lanceolata, Lagerstroemia anhuiensis, Lagerstroemia paniculata, Lagerstroemia menglaensis, Lagerstroemia huamotensis, Lagerstroemia kratiensis, Lagerstroemia vanosii, Lagerstroemia densa, Lagerstroemia densiflora,

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,