title: Lagerstroemia microcarpa
text: # Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
  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 25 m (82 ft) tall. It is known as "Nude Lady of the Forest" for its soft and smooth bark resembling the "thigh of woman."
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * Lagerstroemia microcarpa tree
  * Bark of L. microcarpa
  