Plant · GBIF taxon 3188724
Lagerstroemia speciosa
lagerstroemia speciosaAlso known as Queen Crape Myrtle, Pride of India, Giant Crape Myrtle, Banaba
Queen crape myrtle produces spectacular panicles of papery pink to lavender blossoms that coat the canopy throughout the warm monsoon season. Its smooth, mottled bark flakes away seasonally to reveal smooth light brown inner trunk layers beneath. Native to tropical riverbanks and moist deciduous forests, this timber tree thrives in sunny conditions and attracts a wide array of native pollinators.
FloweringOrnamental TreeDeciduous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Soil Nutrients
- Water
Predators
- Crape Myrtle Aphids
- Japanese Beetles
- Ambrosia Beetles
ThreatsDeforestation and land clearing
HabitatsTropical moist forests, riverbanks, and cultivated urban parks
Life span50 to 150 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyLythraceae
- GenusLagerstroemia
- Specieslagerstroemia speciosa
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Peak Bloom: Look for vibrant purple canopy displays during warm summer and monsoon months.
- Bark Observation: Examine the smooth peeling trunk patterns that expose fresh layers underneath.
- Wildlife Spotting: Watch the dense flower clusters for visiting honeybees and butterflies.
Close Relative Gabriel Collares / CC BY 4.0 · cc-by
Close Relative 
Family Relative (c) Aravinth, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Aravinth · cc-by
Family Relative (c) H. Zell, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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