Teak wood tree

Tectona grandis

Also known as Indian Oak

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About Teak wood tree

Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Tectona grandis has small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense clusters (panicles) at the end of the branches. These flowers contain both types of reproductive organs (perfect flowers). The large, papery leaves of teak trees are often hairy on the lower surface. Teak wood has a leather-like smell when it is freshly milled and is particularly valued for its durability and water resistance. The wood is used for boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture, carving, turnings, and various small projects.

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Tectona grandis
Genus: Tectona
Family: VERBENACEAE
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Moist deciduous forests and also raised in plantations
Native to: Southeast Asia and Malesia
Distribution: Tropical South Asia & Malaysia
Flowering & fruiting: April-September
Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Hindi: Sagun सगुन, सागौन, टीकवुड
Bengali: Saguna, সেগুন
Tamil: தேக்கு Tekku, தேக்கு
Telugu: టేకు, టేకు చెట్టు, టేకు చెట్లు
Kannada: ತೇಗ Tega, ತೇಗು Tegu, ಸಾಗವಾನಿ Saagavaani
Malayalam: തേക്ക്, ടെക്റ്റോണ ഗ്രാൻഡിസ്
Marathi: Sagwan सागवान, साग, टेक्टोना

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Botanical family

Verbenaceae

Verbena/Teak family

Teak wood tree belongs to the Verbenaceae family.

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