Lagerstromia speciosa (Pride of India)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Lagerstromia |
| Species | speciosa |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Tropical Asia |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The leaves are purgative. Bark is used as a treatment against diarrhoea and abdominal pains. Dried leaves are used to treat diabetes and urinary issues in the Philippines. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 - 13 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H1a |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 6 - 43 |
| Temperature (°F) | 42.8 - 109.4 |
| Height | Up to 15 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seeds, cuttings, and division of root suckers. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun with well drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Suan Packkad Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. Sukhothai, Thailand |
| Habitat | Costal areas, swamps, alluvial sites, and rivers. |
| Flower Description | Showy, calyx funnel, or bell shaped. Petals are crinkled. |
| Fruit Description | Large woody capsule on persistent calyx. |
| Colour Description | Flowers range from light pink to purple. Foliage ranges from light to medium green. |
Photographs
Lagerstroemia speciosa, Form
Lagerstroemia speciosa, Leaf
Lagerstroemia speciosa, Flower
