Kingdom Plantae Family Lythraceae Rank Species | Order Myrtales Genus Lagerstroemia | |
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Similar Terminalia paniculata, Hopea parviflora, Holigarna, Terminalia elliptica, Persea macrantha | ||
Lagerstroemia microcarpa is an endemic tree of the Western Ghats, growing up 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.
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