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Teak wood

Teak (The scientific name is Tectona) is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. They are large trees, growing to 30-40 m tall, deciduous in the dry season.

There are three species of teak:

Tectona grandis (Common Teak) is by far the most important, with a wide distribution in India and Indo-China.
Tectona hamiltoniana (Dahat Teak) is a local endemic species confined to Myanmar, where it is endangered.
Tectona philippinensis (Philippine Teak) is endemic to the Philippines, and is also endangered.

More about the uses of teak for furniture and more

The wood timber is used in the manufacture of furniture, boat decks, and other articles where weather resistance is desired. It is also used for indoor flooring.

Teak is easily worked and has natural oils that make it suitable for use in exposed locations. Teak cut from old trees grown slowly in natural forests is more durable and harder; teak from young trees grown in plantations is more prone to splitting and water damage.

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