The leaves of Bauhinia are papery, nearly round or triangular, about 5-10 cm long, similar or slightly longer in width and length. Its two sides are usually glabrous, the tender leaves are green, only the petioles are slightly purple.
The leaves of Lagerstroemia indica are oval or obovate in shape. They are slightly smaller than the former, about 2.5-7cm long and 1.5-4cm wide. There will be pubescence under their leaves along the midvein.
Bauhinia flowers are purplish red or pink, clustered on the old branches and trunk, especially on the trunk of the bouquet more
Crape myrtle flowers are rose red, bright red, light red, dark pink or purple, with various colors. Flowers terminal, often composed of 7 - 20 cm panicles.