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Tectona grandis

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Teak 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. 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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Family
Lamiaceae

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Tectona grandis
Slug
tectona-grandis
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tectona
Species
grandis
Wikidata QID
Q156938
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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