Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica, commonly known as Crape Myrtle, is a versatile ornamental plant celebrated for its vibrant, crepe-like blooms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. Various parts of the plant are utilized for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties to treat diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Lagerstroemia indica
- Family: Lythraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the Lythraceae family, specifically placed in the genus Lagerstroemia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Lythraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lagerstroemia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Central Asia, it can be found growing in the territories of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Its presence is also significant throughout various parts of China, particularly in the South-Central regions. Furthermore, the species is documented as growing on the island of Hainan. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit multiple distinct environmental zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lagerstroemia indica has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanin, anthocyanin, flavonoids, malvidin-3,5-di-O-glucoside, methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malvidin-3,5-di-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methylene chloride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lagerstroemia indica has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, ZIKV.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZIKV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |