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Patali

Local Name	:	Patali
Botanical Name	:	Lagerstroemia indica L.
Common Name	:	Crepe myrtle
Family	:	Lythraceae
Distribution	:	The species is native to temperate and tropical Asian regions. It is distributed throughout India including Odisha.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a deciduous tree known for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, and white, as well as its smooth, exfoliating bark.

Descriptions

It is a medium sized tree with a smooth, greyish white bark. Leaves oblong, obovate or orbicular, base narrow and subacute apex, glabrous and slightly coriaceous. Flowers pink or white and petals clawed with crisped margin. Fruit capsule.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

June - November

Use(s)

The tree is cultivated as ornamental plant.