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Teak is a tropical hardwood species that is valued for its durability and water resistance and it is used for boat building, exterior construction, furniture, carving etc. Scientific Name:- Tectona grandis Shape:- Spherical Size:- 0.4-0.6 cm radius Color:-Brown Usage:- Germination (not for oil extraction) Age:- more than a year, good for germination Origin:- India The species is placed in the family Lamiaceae. Tectona grandis is a large, deciduous tree that is dominant in mixed hardwood forests. It has small, fragrant white flowers and papery leaves that are often hairy on the lower surface. Teak wood has a leather-like smell when it is freshly milled. Teak timber is particularly valued for its durability and water resistance, and is used for boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture, carving, turnings, and other small wood projects. [1] Tectona grandis is native to south and southeast Asia, mainly India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Burma, but is naturalized and cultivated in many countries in Africa and the Caribbean.