The difference between Bauhinia and Crape Myrtle

1. Difference of blades

The leaves of Bauhinia are papery, nearly circular or triangular-circular, about 5-10 cm long, and similar in width to length or slightly shorter. It is usually hairless on both sides, and the young leaves are green, with only the petioles slightly purple.

The leaves of crape myrtle are elliptical or obovate in shape, slightly smaller than the former, about 2.5-7 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide. There are soft hairs along the midrib on the underside of the leaves.

2. The difference between flowers

Bauhinia flowers are purple or pink, growing in clusters on old branches and trunks, especially on the trunks where there are more flowers.

The flowers of crape myrtle come in a variety of colors, including rose red, bright red, light red, dark pink or purple. Flowers are terminal, often forming panicles of 7-20 cm.