A flower resembling bauhinia.

Lagerstroemia indica, alias: itch flower, itch tree, purple flower, purple orchid, mosquito flower, western water hyacinth, zinnia, skinless tree, Latin scientific name: Lagerstroemia indica, Lysimachiaceae, Lagerstroemia.

Leaf shrubs or small trees, up to 7 meters high; Bark is smooth, gray or grayish brown; Twisted branches, slender branchlets, alternate or sometimes opposite leaves, papery, oval, oblong or obovate, green to yellow when young and mature.

It is purple-black when it is dry or dry, and the back of the room is cracked; Seeds winged, ca. The flowering period is from June to September, and the fruiting period is from September to June. Lagerstroemia indica has beautiful posture, smooth trunk and bright colors; When it blooms, it happens to be summer and autumn.

The flowering period is long, so it is known as "Hundred Days Red" and "Summer green, this flower is full of red". It is a good bonsai for viewing flowers, stems and roots; Roots, bark, leaves and flowers can be used as medicine.