Rare
Teak
Tectona grandis
Local / Vernacular name: ସାଗୁଆନ୍
Key Facts
Genus
Tectona
Species
grandis
Origin
Unknown
Conservation Status
Endangered
Flowering Season
June–September
Fruiting Season
November–January
Campus Zone
XIM University Campus
About this Tree
XIM University campus biodiversity register (2026–27). Recorded individuals: 46; abundance rank: 7.
Leaf habit: Deciduous. Sheds leaves during dry season.
Flowers / Fruits: White, fragrant flowers in panicles; flowering June–September; fruit (drupe, 1.2– 1.8cm across) ripens in winter, November–January
Native range: Native to India, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand; introduced and grown in plantations in Indonesia, Vietnam, several African and Central/South American countries
Teak trees play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, primarily through soil conservation and wildlife habitat provision
Extracts of leaves, bark, roots, and wood used traditionally for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing purposes, in treatment of pain, digestive issues, fever, skin conditions
In India and Southeast Asia, teak is valued for religious statues, temples, sacred furniture, and is considered a symbol of royalty, strength, and divine connection. Teak trees are associated with protective spirits in Thai folklore.
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