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Tectona grandis

L. f.

Teak

GNRUnranked Found in 1 roadless area NatureServe Explorer →
GNRUnrankedGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.159429
Element CodePDVER0T010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderLamiales
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusTectona
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date1994-04-21
Change Date1994-04-21
Edition Date1994-04-21
Edition AuthorsBlythe, K. (TNC-LASP)
Rank Reasons
Native of India-Laos planted for timber or ornament in various tropical areas including the west Indies from Cuba and Jamaica to Trinidad and from Panama to Brazil. Grown in southern Florida. Grown experimentally or for ornament at low elevations in Puerto Rico.
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNA
ProvinceRankNative
HawaiiSNANo
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (1)
Puerto Rico (1)
AreaForestAcres
Mameyes AreaCaribbean National Forest11,150
References (2)
  1. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
  2. Little, E., Jr. & Wadsworth, F. 1964. Common Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 548 páges.