The tree bears beautiful attractive flowers in profusion in purple, lilac or pinkish-violet colours, and lasts for many months.

[5] The names in English and other languages are as under:[6] It is a small to medium-sized to large tree growing to 15 metres (49 ft) tall, with an attractive symmetrical crown having a short bole or trunk with smooth, flaky light grey or cream-coloured bark.

It grows best on rich deep alluvial loams and prefers warm, humid and moist soils and can withstand water logging.

[2] p. 198 It is grown in South East Asia, China India, Bangladesh and the Philippines and even extends to Australia.

[10] Giant Crape Myrtle's seeds are narcotic, bark and leaves are purgative, roots are astringent, stimulant and febrifuge (fever removing).

[11] In Hindu mythology, it is said that worshipping Lord Brahma results in blossoming of these flowers of Giant Crape Myrtle and Banaba tree and as such it brings prosperity to the house.