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Tectona grandis

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Tectona grandis

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Also known as teak tree

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. 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 const

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Tectona grandis, commonly known as teak, is a species of tall tree belonging to the family Lamiaceae. It is classified within the order Lamiales and the class Magnoliopsida. The species is a source of teak wood and has uses in afforestation, food, and as a medicinal plant.

The native range of Tectona grandis includes Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Records also indicate its presence in Fujian, Tibet Autonomous Region, Guangdong, Mexico, Fiji, Ecuador, and Madagascar. The species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List as of 2022.

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Species

Endangered

Tectona grandis

SPECIES

  1. KingdomPlantae
  2. PhylumTracheophyta
  3. ClassMagnoliopsida
  4. OrderLamiales
  5. FamilyLamiaceae
Native toAssam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Observations recorded37,324

Tectona grandis Le teck est un arbre tropical de la famille des Verbenaceae selon la classification classique, de celle des Lamiaceae selon la classification phylogénétique. Son nom vient du malayalam Thekku. Il en existe trois espèces distinctes. Le teck produit un bois précieux et imputrescible recommandé pour la fabrication des ponts de bateaux, de meubles de jardin. L'espèce la plus commune, Tectona grandis (dit teck d'Indochine), est originaire d'Inde, de Malaisie, du Laos et de Thaïlande. Devenue spontanée dans toute l'Asie, elle est à présent cultivée dans toutes les zones tropicales et subtropicales. Une autre espèce, le teck dahat (Tectona hamiltoniana) est endémique de Birmanie ; il est considéré[Par qui ?] comme le meilleur[pourquoi ?] et est très menacé. (3) troisième espèce, Tectona philippinensis, endémique des Philippines est également menacée. Sommaire 1 Étymologie et origine 2 Biologie 3 Description 4 Exploitation 4.1 Birmanie 4.2 Java 5 Utilisations 5.1 Construction de bateaux 6 Culture 7 Voir aussi 8 Notes et références 9 Liens externes Étymologie et origine Le mot français teck (le mot anglais teak) vient du tamoul tekku ( தேக்கு ), du Telugu teku (టేకు ), du Ma

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Museum specimens

Specimen records
1,245
With media
868
Family
Lamiaceae
Collections
FCN-UAQ, IBUNAM, CICY, ECOSUR, UACH, SEMAHN
Recorded in
Mexico, Fiji, Thailand, Ecuador, Madagascar
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Encyclopedic overview

14 sections
Contents
  • Description
  • Wood
  • Botanical history
  • Etymology
  • Distribution and habitat
  • Cultivation
  • Uses
  • Boatbuilding
  • Propagation
  • Illegal logging
  • EU regulation
  • World's largest living teak tree
  • References
  • External links

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. 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 various small projects.

Tectona grandis is native to south and southeast Asia, mainly Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, but is naturalised and cultivated in many countries in Africa and the Caribbean. Myanmar's teak forests account for nearly half of the world's naturally occurring teak. Molecular studies show that there are two centres of the genetic origin of teak: one in India and the other in Myanmar and Laos.

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