Teak

Teak (Burma, Rangoon Teak, Sagwan)

Botanical name: Tectona grandis
Family: Verbenaceae
Parts used: Wood (Secondary xylem)

Economic Importance

1. It is one of the most famous timbers in the world, being very stable and changing little with fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

2. Teak is extremely durable and hard.

3. It resists decay even when unprotected by paints etc.

4. The characteristic fragrance of the wood is retained for a long period and is the diagnostic feature of this wood.

5. Teak wood is not liable to shrinking, cracking, splitting and it takes a good polish due to presence of resinous matter in pores which resists the action of water.

6. Teak wood is used in making of buildings, furniture, sleepers and many other industrial uses.

7. It is the main railway carriage and wagon wood of India.

8. Teak is used in ship building also.