Trees
Lythraceae
IUCN: Not evaluated
Banaba
Lagerstroemia speciosa
- Lowland forests; widely planted along streets and parks
- leaf, bark, flower
- PhytoQuest pilot species list; awaiting expert-reviewed references
Known hazards and toxins
None recorded in the reviewed sources.
Absence of a record is not evidence of safety.
Source: expert-reviewed submission · Last updated Nov 12, 2026
This profile supports research only. It is not medical advice and does not recommend dosage, preparation or consumption.