Lagerstroemia microcarpa
| Lagerstroemia microcarpa | |
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| Leaves of L. microcarpa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Lythraceae |
| Genus: | Lagerstroemia |
| Species: | L. microcarpa |
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Lagerstroemia microcarpa Wt. |
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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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