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Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Croatia, Portugal), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇦 Laos 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇿 Belize 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇾 Libya 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇮🇳 India 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇦 Panama 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Lagerstroemia indica (Crapemyrtle)

Names in Other Languages

German chinesische Kräuselmyrte

Portuguese extremosa

Similar Species in Lagerstroemia

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queen's crape-myrtle

Lagerstroemia speciosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crapemyrtle?

The scientific name of Crapemyrtle is Lagerstroemia indica. It belongs to the genus Lagerstroemia.

Where does Crapemyrtle live?

Crapemyrtle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Croatia, Portugal), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Congo (DRC).

What family does Crapemyrtle belong to?

Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) belongs to the genus Lagerstroemia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lythraceae.

What kingdom does Crapemyrtle belong to?

Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Crapemyrtle?

The closest relatives of Crapemyrtle in the genus Lagerstroemia include queen's crape-myrtle.