Banaba Tree

Banaba trees (Lagerstroemia speciosa) are native trees that are widely distributed in the Philippines and southern Asia Country. It is beautiful tree with bright pink to light purple flowers. They mostly seen in secondary forests at low and medium altitudes. Banaba trees grow up to 30 meters high and a diameter of about 40 centimeters. It has a gray bark with slight yellowish lines showing through smooth but very fine longitudinal markings close together.

Banaba wood is mainly used for agricultural implements while its leaves are sourced for its medicinal value. Overall, the Banaba is an excellent landscaping and ornamental plant owing to it’s beautiful purple flowers.

Scientific name: Lagerstroemia speciosa
Family: Lythraceae