Teak

Tectona grandis

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Tectona hamiltoniana

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Tectona philippinensis

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Teak (Tectona), also called jati is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. They are large trees, growing to 30-40 m tall, deciduous in the dry season.

Related Topics:
Tropical - Hardwood - Tree - Verbenaceae - Asia - Monsoon - Forest - Deciduous - Dry season

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There are three species:

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• Tectona grandis (Common Teak) is by far the most important, with a wide distribution in India and Indo-China.
• Tectona hamiltoniana (Dahat Teak) is a local endemic species confined to Myanmar, where it is endangered.
• Tectona philippinensis (Philippine Teak) is endemic to the Philippines, and is also endangered.
 
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