Lagerstroemia parviflora ,Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb.

Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb. is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the Lythraceae family and the genus Lagerstroemia. Its trunk is yellowish-brown to grayish-white, with long, thin strips of bark that peel off to reveal a smooth and fine texture. The leaves are simple, opposite, elliptical, and green. Panicles grow at the tips of current-year branches, displaying diverse flower colors with nearly round, crinkled-edged petals. The fruit is a nearly spherical capsule, and the seeds are winged. The flowering period lasts from May to August.

Lagerstroemia parviflora is renowned for its vibrant blooms, which appear during the summer and autumn when few other flowers are in season. Its exceptionally long flowering period earns it the nickname "Hundred-Day Red."

Native to southern Asia and northern Oceania, Lagerstroemia parviflora is found in China, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. In China, it is primarily distributed in the eastern, central, southern, and southwestern regions. This plant thrives in warm, humid climates, prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, and exhibits moderate cold and drought resistance. The primary propagation methods are seeding and cuttings.