Description
Lagerstroemia thomsonii (also called Thomson's 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 thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lagerstroemia thomsonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a single stem with small, round leaves.
Where to Find Lagerstroemia thomsonii
Lagerstroemia thomsonii is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.