Lagerstroemia indica L. var. elegans
See Lagerstroemia indica L. for a description of the species. Elegans is a variety with rose and yellow flowers.
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘[Lagerstroemia elegans] resembles in some respects the L. indica, but its growth is far more robust, its flowering season much later, and its whole habit, when the two are seen together, very distinct. The blossoms, which are rather darker coloured, and a little smaller than those of L. indica, are produced in fine spreading panicles at the extremities of the branches, are exceedingly shewy, and continue in perfection a long time. It is a native of mountains in the East Indies, where it was originally discovered by Dr. Wallich, and by him introduced to the Botanical Garden of Calcutta, from whence it reached this country in 1841.’ [MB p.269/1847].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1857 catalogue only [T.618/1857].
Notes
Published Mar 05, 2010 - 02:46 PM | Last updated Mar 05, 2010 - 02:54 PM
Lagerstroemia indica L. var. elegans | MB p.269/1847 | RBGS
| Family | Lythraceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | China |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Crepe flower, Crepe myrtle |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Lagerstroemia elegans |
| Confidence level | high |