lagerstroemia
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of flowering plants: Lagerstroemia is the scientific name for a genus of shrubs and small trees native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. They are widely cultivated for their showy, crinkled flowers which are often white, pink, red, or purple, and for their attractive, peeling bark.
Usage
- species are popular ornamental plants in warm climates.
- The most commonly cultivated species is , often called crape myrtle or crepe myrtle.
Examples
- The garden featured several varieties of in full summer bloom.
- , also known as the queen's crape-myrtle, is prized for its large purple flowers.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, is used as the formal genus name to classify and discuss these plants scientifically.
- The genus name is often italicized in writing to indicate it is a Latin scientific name.
Variants and Related Words
- Crape myrtle / Crepe myrtle (common name): The most frequent common name for plants in the genus, especially .
- Lagerstroemia indica (species name): A specific, very common species within the genus.
- Lagerstroemia speciosa (species name): Another popular species known for its larger size and flowers.
Synonyms
- Crape myrtle
- Crepe myrtle
Notes
- is a proper noun referring to a specific genus. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.
- The name honors Magnus von Lagerström, a Swedish merchant and director of the Swedish East India Company.
Noun
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shrubs or small trees of tropical Asia and Africa usually with showy white, pink, or purplish flowers
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