Lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia, commonly known as Crape Myrtle, is a versatile genus celebrated for its vibrant, crinkled blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various species hold significant medicinal value in traditional practices. They are frequently utilized for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering therapeutic potential in treating diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Lagerstroemia
- Family: Lythraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, falling into the family Lythraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found specifically within the Comoros. Its range extends into Central Asia, where it is located in Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Additionally, the species is present in China, specifically throughout the South-Central region. These varied locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of the Lagerstroemia genus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lagerstroemia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lagerstroemia has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lagerstroemia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anesthesia, coughs, fevers, inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anesthesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |