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Lagerstroemia loudonii


Thai Bungor, Bungur, Burmese Bungor, Salao




Origin:  Native to Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand.
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Species
loudonii
Category
Tropicals
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
10a-11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c-H3
Temperature (°C)
-1.1-10
Temperature (°F)
30-40
Height
10-20 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Prefers moist, well draied soils and full sun.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Found in open grasslands and along roadsides in subtropic and tropical regions.
Leaf Description
Elliptical leaves are dark green and 5-15 cm long.
Flower Description
The cylindrical flowers are pale purple and grow 10-20 cm long.
Fruit Description
The fruit is oval and 12-20 mm long.
Notable Specimens
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Propagation
Propagated by seed.
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