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Lagerstroemia lanceolata

AuthorityW.
FamilyMagnoliopsida:Rosidae:Myrtales:Lythraceae
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Ecocrop code7092



Notes
SOURCES (L. lanceolata Wall.)
Troup R 1921 pp 602-604 [USE, TEMP, RAIN]

GROWING PERIOD
Deciduous tree.

COMMON NAMES
Benteak, Nana, Nandi, Bili-nandi, Ventek.

FURTHER INF
Scientific synonym: L. microcarpa. In India, benteak can be found at elevations between sea level and 1300 m. Seedlings benifit from light shade and are capable of bearing considerable shade, but later the tree is best grown in full light. It is often associated with teak.
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