What are the traditional uses of Tectona grandis?

Tectona grandis has 18 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Tectona grandis?

Tectona grandis contains 4 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

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Tectona grandis

Teak

Family: Lamiaceae • Genus: Tectona • Region: TROPICAL ASIA: India (Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Manipur, Rajasthan), Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia (Jawa, Kalimantan, Maluku, Sumatera), Malaysia (Melaka (Malaya), Sabah), Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Luzon, Mindanao, Negros, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)) PACIFIC: United States (Guam), Fiji AFRICA: Reunion

Summary: Tectona grandis (Teak) is a plant in the Lamiaceae family. Verdica documents 18 traditional uses, 4 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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About Tectona grandis

Found in East Asia, Tectona grandis or commonly known as Teak is a tropical, flowering, deciduous tree up to 40 m tall and 1 m in bole diameter. It has an open crown and its bole is often buttressed. The flowers are fragrant, white, and small. Same as the large, ovate-elliptic, papery leaves, it is often hairy on the lower surface. Fruits are globose. Teak is highly valued for its wood which is of superior quality. Highly durable and water resistant, it is used for boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture ,carving, etc. The leaves are used for fermenting soybeans. Teak is mainly propagated by seeds.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Low to moderate — most prefer drier conditions
Soil	Well-drained, lean soil; avoid heavy clay
Hardiness Zone	USDA 4-10

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