Lagerstroemia subcostata

Lagerstroemia subcostata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Lagerstroemia
Species:
L. subcostata
Binomial name
Lagerstroemia subcostata
Synonyms[2]
  • Lagerstroemia fauriei Koehne
  • Lagerstroemia microcarpa Hance
  • Lagerstroemia subcostata var. hirtella Koehne
  • Lagerstroemia unguiculosa Koehne
  • Murtughas subcostata (Koehne) Kuntze

Lagerstroemia subcostata, the Taiwan crepe myrtle, is a deciduous tree native to Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and southern China, and introduced to the Philippines.[2]

When L. subcostata var. fauriei is crossed with Lagerstroemia indica, the result is Lagerstroemia × egolfii (usually given as Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei), the hybrid crape myrtle, which has many cultivars and is widely planted as an ornamental in the United States.[3][4][5][6]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:[2]

  • Lagerstroemia subcostata var. fauriei (Koehne) Hatus. ex Yahara – Yakushima, Tanegashima, Ryukyus
  • Lagerstroemia subcostata var. subcostata – entire range
  • The flower has five or six creped petals. Five or six of the stamens are particularly long.
    The flower has five or six creped petals. Five or six of the stamens are particularly long.
  • Flowers just opened
    Flowers just opened
  • Panicle and phyllotaxis (opposite or alternate leaves)
    Panicle and phyllotaxis (opposite or alternate leaves)
  • Color of young leaves
    Color of young leaves
  • When the fruit is ripe it splits on its own
    When the fruit is ripe it splits on its own
  • Old bark is falling off. Smooth bark is a major feature of Lagerstroemia subcostata.
    Old bark is falling off. Smooth bark is a major feature of Lagerstroemia subcostata.
  • Tree trunks tend to be hollow
    Tree trunks tend to be hollow
  • Uses: soil and water conservation, firewood, farm tools and traditional Chinese medicine
    Uses: soil and water conservation, firewood, farm tools and traditional Chinese medicine

References

  1. ^ Qin, h.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2019). "Lagerstroemia subcostata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T147636027A147636029. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T147636027A147636029.en. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Lagerstroemia subcostata Koehne". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ^ Whittemore, Alan T.; Schori, Melanie (2022). "A new nothospecies in Lagerstroemia (Lythraceae)". Phytotaxa. 539 (3): 294–300. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.539.3.10.
  4. ^ Breen, Patrick (2024). "Lagerstroemia (hybrid)". Landscape Plants. Oregon State University. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Lagerstroemia × egolfii Whittem. & Schori". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  6. ^ Breen, Patrick (2024). "Lagerstroemia fauriei". Landscape Plants. Oregon State University. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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