''Lagerstroemia microcarpa'' is a flowering tree that is endemic to India. It is native to the Western Ghats mountain range, located in southwestern India.

Description

The tree grows to tall. It is known as "Nude Lady of the Forest" for its soft and smooth bark resembling the "thigh of woman."

Gallery

File:Lagerstroemia Microcarpa tree.jpg, ''Lagerstroemia microcarpa'' tree File:Lagerstroemia microcarpa 3.jpg, Bark of ''L. microcarpa''

References

microcarpa Endemic flora of India (region) Flora of the Western Ghats {{Myrtales-stub