Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood tree species native to mixed hardwood forests, known for its durable and water resistant wood. It is a large, deciduous tree that produces small, fragrant white flowers in dense clusters, and has large, papery leaves that are often hairy on the lower surface. The wood is highly valued for uses such as boat building, exterior construction, furniture, and other projects due to its leather-like smell and resistance to water damage.

1. (Tectona grandis)
By
Hem Chander
Assistant Professor (Botany)
Career Point University Hamirpur (HP) 176041
hemchander78@gmail.com

2. 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.

3. 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 other small wood projects.