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Teak is tall evergreen tree. It has yellowish blonde to reddish brown wood. It attains the height of about 30 meter. The fruit is a drupe. It has bluish to white flowers. It produces the large leaf similar to the tobacco leaf. The bark is whitish gray in colour. It is generally grown straight teak-treewith the uneven texture, medium lusture and the oily feel. The upper surface of the tree is rough to touch and the inner surface has hairs. The fruit is enclosed by the bladder like calyx, which is light brown, ribbed and papery.

TREE DESCRIPTION:

Teak 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.

USES:

1. High-Quality Wood: Teak wood is highly valued for its durability, strength, and natural resistance to termites and pests.
2. Furniture: One of the primary uses of teak wood is in furniture making. It is used to create high-quality, long-lasting indoor and outdoor furniture.
3. Teak Oil: Teak oil, derived from teak wood, is used as a finishing product for woodwork to enhance its natural beauty and protect it from moisture.
4. Medicinal Uses: In traditional medicine, teak leaves and bark are used for their medicinal properties, including as a treatment for skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
5. Soil Improvement: Teak trees are known to improve soil fertility and structure, making them valuable for agroforestry and reforestation projects.