Scientific name : Lagerstromia speciosa (L.) Pers
Local name : Bungor
Family :Lythraceae
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTIONS
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Lagerstromia speciosa is a bushy tree with a spreading crown. It can grow up to 15 m. The beautiful,wrinkled,deep purple flowers are the main characteristics of the species.The fruit is a capsule with winged seeds.The clusters of flowers appear at the tips of the branches during full blooms giving a beautiful sight.
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Native to tropical Asia;India,Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia,Philippines.
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