Lagerstroemia

Lagerstroemia (), commonly known as crape myrtle (also commonly spelled crepe myrtle, crape-myrtle, or crapemyrtle), is a genus of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, northern Australia, and other parts of Oceania, cultivated in warmer climates around the world. It is a member of the familyLythraceae, which is also known as the loosestrife family. These flowering trees are often planted both privately and commercially as ornamentals.