Lagerstroemia Speciosa (Pride of India) is a fast-growing, medium sized, deciduous tree with an upright, round crown. Lagerstroemia Speciosa is a larger form of the more commonly grown Lagerstroemia Indica. The leaves turn red right before they fall in winters.

It is one of the most outstanding summer bloomers. The flowers appears in white, and pink color and look like delicate crape paper. They put up a striking flower show on road sides with is brightly colored mauve or pink flowers.

The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and as a source of materials. The leaves of the tree are used as medicinal herb for treatment of diabetes and kidney disease. The Fruit is used in India to cure mouth ulcers. The wood of the tree is considered to be one of the best timber in Myanmar and Assam.