In India, the wood is used for railroad sleepers and the construction of furniture, wagons, and buildings.
The wood is resistant to waterlogging and therefore is valuable for the construction of boats. Archaeological remains of Lagerstroemia speciosa wood dating to 7500 years ago illustrate the resistance of this species, with the cellulose in the fiber walls and heavily lignified cell walls still remaining intact. The bark is thin and easily injured. A tea produced from the leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa is currently available.