Local Name : Sidha (Assamese), Dhaura, Bakli (Hindi)
Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb.
English Name : Small flowered crepe myrtle
| Bark | Smooth and Exfoliating |
| Commercial Value | Timber |
| Final Financial Return | ₹20,000-₹30,000 |
| Final Harvesting Period | 40 Years-60 Years |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flowering Time | April and June |
| Fruit Type | Capsule |
| Fruiting Time | September and August |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Slow |
| Leaf Shape | Acuminate and Ovate |
| Nursery technique | Seeds are collected and soaked for 2-3 days after which they are sown in mother bed (1:10 mtr) or polypot (5:8 inch). The mother bed or medium for polypot is prepared consisting of sand, river silt, vermicompost/cowdung in 1:1:1 proportion in medium compressed method. The seeds should be covered with shade on top. |
| Plant parts used | Bark, Leaves, Wood, Flower and Resin |
| Planting mechanism | 1-2 year old seedlings are ready for planting during rainy season. Spacing 4m x 4m. May be planted as mixed or pure crop. |
| Seed Collection Time | February, December and January |
| Site Suitability | All Areas |
| Tree Character | Deciduous |
