Bankok teak
Tectona grandis L.f.
Tectona grandis, known as Bankok teak, is a tropical hardwood tree in the Lamiaceae family. It is a large, deciduous tree found in mixed hardwood forests. It produces small, fragrant white flowers in dense clusters at the branch ends, with leaves that are large, papery, and often hairy on the underside. The wood has a distinctive leather-like odor when freshly cut and is valued for its durability and water resistance. It is used in boat building, exterior construction, furniture, and various other applications.
Description
Tectona grandis is native to tropical regions and is distributed across TW, SC, CU, BD, BI, CD, BF, KM, Bucaramanga, Cimitarra, Floridablanca, Tona, MW, MV, TZ, ID, UG, MG, ST, SL, KE, TL, and PA. The species was first described in 1782. Its flowers are bisexual and arranged in panicles. The tree is economically significant due to the high quality and utility of its wood, which is resistant to water and decay, making it suitable for outdoor and marine use.
Other common names
teakIndian-oakBankok teakcommon teak
Distribution
TW · SC · CU · BD · BI · CD · BF · KM · Bucaramanga | Cimitarra | Floridablanca | Tona · MW · MV · TZ · ID · UG · MG · ST · SL · KE · TL · PA · MS · Galápagos Islands · Antioquia, Bolívar, Boyacá, Córdoba, Magdalena, Quindío, Risaralda, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, Santander, Valle · CR · BR · Departamento del Tolima, municipio Carmen de Apicalá, vereda Charcón, humedal Gavilán · the Democratic Republic of the Congo · TT · Andaman Is. · Angola
Synonyms
Jatus grandisTectona grandis f. canescensTectona grandis f. pilosulaTectona grandis f. punctataTectona grandis f. tomentellaTheka grandisTectona grandis f. abludensTectona theca
