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Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Lagerstroemia microcarpa 2.jpg
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 a flowering tree that is endemic to India.

It is native to the Western Ghats mountain range, located in southwestern India.

The tree grows to 25 m (82 ft) tall.

It is known as "Nude Lady of the Forest" for its soft and smooth bark resembling the "thigh of woman."

Lagerstroemia microcarpa tree

Bark of L. microcarpa


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