Common crape myrtle

Usages

Ornamental - Plant valued especially for its floral display and neat habit, being commonly grown in gardens, as a street tree etc. Medicine- Thr bark, leaves and flowers are considered hydragogue and drastic purgative. Bark is also considered stimulant and febrifuge. Roots are astringent and used as gargle. Seeds have narcotic properties. Eco-restoration - It has a dense and wide spreading root system which makes it useful for planting in erosion control projects. When growing in areas polluted by heavy metals the plant has been shown to concentrate several of these metals in its tissues. Wood - Contruction: The white to light brown wood is hard. A useful timber of excellent quality.

Native to

Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal

Habitat

Sub-tropical biome.

Conservation Status