Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Lagerstroemia macrocarpa
Marathi Name:
Nana
Common Name:
Ben Teak
Plant Form:
Medium deciduous ornamental tree with showy flower panicles.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native to parts of tropical Asia (SE Asia/Indian region).
Distribution:
Reported in South/Southeast Asia; records in India but Maharashtra occurrences sparse.
Plant Characteristics:
Deciduous; showy inflorescences; woody capsules split at maturity.
Required Growth conditions:
Full sun, well-drained soils; tropical to subtropical climates.
Habitat:
Open forests, edges, cultivated/ornamental settings.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern / not threatened in global flora records.
Dispersal:
Small seeds released from capsules; local wind/gravity dispersal.
Pollinators:
Generalist insect pollinators (bees, flies).
Medicinal Information:
Limited species-level pharmacology; genus used in folk remedies.
Bird Host Plant:
Not a major fruit host; provides perches.
Butterfly Host Plant:
Nectar source for generalist butterflies.
Moth Host Plant:
No specialist moth host records found.
Ecological Significance:
Ornamental; provides nectar for pollinators during flowering.
Cultural Significance:
Cultivated for showy flowers in landscapes.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No authoritative ATPI values located for this species.
Other Uses:
Ornamental, shade.