The difference between Bauhinia and Lagerstroemia indica

Leaves: the leaves of bauhinia are nearly round or triangular; The leaf shape of Lagerstroemia indica is oval or inverted oval, slightly smaller than the former. Flowers: Bauhinia is purplish red or pink, clustered on old branches and trunks; Osmanthus fragrans has various colors, and the flowers are terminal, often forming panicles of 7-20 cm.

First of all, the difference between blades

The leaves of Bauhinia are paper-shaped, nearly round or triangular, about 5- 10 cm long, and the length and width are similar or slightly shorter. Usually there is no hair on both sides, the young leaves are green and the petiole is slightly purple.

The shape of Lagerstroemia indica leaves is oval or inverted oval, slightly smaller than the former, about 2.5-7 cm long and about 1.5-4 cm wide. Its leaves will be pilose along the midvein.

Second, the difference between flowers

Bauhinia is purplish red or pink, clustered on old branches and trunks, especially on trunks.

Osmanthus fragrans purple is rose red, bright red, light red, dark pink or purple, with various colors. Flowers are terminal, usually forming panicles of 7-20 cm.