Native to the south and southeast of Asia, it is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation.
The timber is used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture, boat decks and other articles where weather resistance is desired. It is also used for indoor flooring and as a veneer for indoor furnishings.
Teak is easily worked and has natural oils that make it suitable for use in exposed locations, where it is durable even when not treated with oil or varnish. Its popularity has led to growth in sustainable production throughout the seasonally dry tropics in forestry plantations.
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