Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
minuticarpa
ID:
367346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Debberm. ex P.C.Kanjilal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Assam Forest Rec., Bot. 1: 9 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366678



Common Names

  • Lagerstroemia minuticarpa
  • Minuticarpa Lagerstroemia
  • Lagerstroemia


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Description

Lagerstroemia minuticarpa (also called Small-Fruited Lagerstroemia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in open forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lagerstroemia minuticarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagerstroemia minuticarpa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagerstroemia minuticarpa is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lagerstroemia minuticarpa

Lagerstroemia minuticarpa is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Lagerstroemia minuticarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagerstroemia minuticarpa?

Lagerstroemia minuticarpa

What are the common names of Lagerstroemia minuticarpa?

Dwarf Crape Myrtle, Dwarf Lagerstroemia

What is the hardiness zone of Lagerstroemia minuticarpa?

7-10

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,