Family:
Lythraceae
Synonym: Lagerstroemia
lanceolata Wall. ex C.B.Clarke
Vernacular name: Vellilavu, Venthekku (Malayalam)
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Moist and dry deciduous forests, also in plains
Distribution: Southwest India (Endemic)
Flowering & Fruiting: June-February
Key identification features: Deciduous
trees, with their smooth, peeling greyish bark and knotted branches, grow up to
30 m. They have glossy, opposite leaves and small white flowers that form
clusters. These trees bear ovoid capsules filled with winged seeds.
Uses: Its bark and leaves are traditionally used in herbal
medicine for their anti-diabetic effects, aiding in the management of blood
sugar levels.
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