7,469 observations
Teak
Tectona grandis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Tectona
About
Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family Lamiaceae. Tectona grandis is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. It has small, fragrant white flowers and large papery leaves that are often hairy on the lower surface. It is sometimes known as the "Burmese teak". Teak wood has a leather-like smell when it is freshly milled. It is particularly valued for its durability and water resistance,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Teak is Tectona grandis.
- Teak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Teak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Teak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Teak belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Teak belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- Teak belongs to the genus Tectona.