Queen’s Crape Myrtle (Engl.)

Queen’s Crape Myrtle (Engl.)

Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.)Pers.

Kidney

Deciduous tree Height: N/A Leaves: Oblong or lanceolate, or elliptical, sub-acute, glabrous leaves with an acute or rounded base, pointed tips, dark green but turned orange-red when mature (1) Flowers: Pink to purple flowers Fruits: Ellipsoidal or globose capsule (1)

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Kidney Disease. Preparation: Boil the leaves. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Boil the leaves

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Tropical

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

Additional Images

Queen’s Crape Myrtle (Engl.)
Queen’s Crape Myrtle (Engl.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.)Pers.
Local Name
Queen’s Crape Myrtle (Engl.)
Family
Lythraceae
Category
Kidney
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026