Teak

(Tectona grandis)

Southeast Asia

The growth range of the species is India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina and Java, but it has been extensively planted for timber within its natural range and throughout the tropical regions of the world, including East and West Africa, the West Indies, from Cuba and Jamaica to Trinidad, and from Panama to Brazil.

Teak is also referred to as Burma teak, Djati, Genuine teak, Gia thi, Jati sak, Kyun, Mai sak, Pahi, Rangoon teak, Rosawa, Sagon, Sagwan, Tadi, Teak, Teca, Teck, Tegina.

This exotic and imported hardwood is a uniform dark golden-brown, without markings. But most other heartwood found in this species is dark golden yellow, which turns into rich brown with darker, chocolate-brown markings upon exposure.