TEAK (lat. Tectona grandis L. f.; Fam. Verbenaceae)
| Other names: | Sagwan, Kyun, Jati, Tek, May Sak |
| Source: | Monsoon forests in South and South East Asia, f.e. Burma, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia |
| Wood Color: | Dark yellow when first cut, darkening to deep brown under exposure to light, dark olive brown to black stripes, esp. shown in Burma Teak, Teak is differed in Golden and Streaked Teak |
| Characteristics: | Very resistant against insects and decay, surface is slightly oily, instead of varnishing Teak is usually oiled; one of only few tropical woods that can be cultivated in plantations; valuable and one of Asias most important export woods |
| Application: | Used as lumber, plywood and veneers for furniture, architectural woodworks, interior design, joinery, cabinetry, panelings, parquet flooring, ship and boat building, dock and harbour works |