Biology:Lagerstroemia subcostata

Lagerstroemia subcostata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Myrtales
Family:	Lythraceae
Genus:	Lagerstroemia
Species:	L. subcostata
Binomial name
	Lagerstroemia subcostata; Koehne
Synonyms
	L. unguiculosa Koehne;

Short description: Species of tree

Lagerstroemia subcostata (also known as the Taiwan crepe myrtle) is a deciduous tree which is native to Japan , Taiwan, China and the Philippines .

The flower has five or six creped petals. Five or six of the stamens are particularly long.
Flowers just opened.
Panicle and phyllotaxis (Opposite or alternate leaves).
Color of young leaves.
When the fruit is ripe it splits on its own.
Old bark is falling off. Smooth bark is a major feature of Lagerstroemia subcostata.
Tree trunks with diameter at breast height tend to be hollow.
Uses: soil and water conservation, firewood, farm tools and traditional Chinese medicine.