What's the use of crape myrtle?

The main value of Lagerstroemia indica

use value

Lagerstroemia indica wood is hard and corrosion-resistant, and can be used as materials for farm tools, furniture and buildings.

Medicinal value

Bark, leaves and flowers are strong laxatives; Genpi decoction can treat hemoptysis, hematemesis and hematochezia.

Garden viewing

Lagerstroemia indica has bright and beautiful colors, long flowering period and long life. It has a history of 200 years. It is widely cultivated as a garden ornamental tree and sometimes used as a bonsai in tropical areas.

Lagerstroemia indica, as an excellent ornamental tree species, is widely used in park greening, courtyard greening, road greening, block cities and so on. In practical application, it can be planted in front of buildings, courtyards, Chi Pan, rivers, lawns and on both sides of park paths. It is also a good material for making bonsai.