Teak
Name
| Name in spanish | Teak |
|---|---|
| International synonymous | Teak |
| Botanical name | Tabebuia spp |
| Common names | Lapacho, Tajibo, Tahuari negro |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Origin | Tropical |
Description of the wood
| Color | greenish brown to dark brown |
|---|---|
| Grain | Straight |
| Texture | Fine |
| Brightness | low |
| Figured | inter locked |
| Smell | absent |
| Taste | absent |
Characteristics of processing and use
| Natural drying | |
|---|---|
| Artificial drying | good |
| Natural Durability | High |
| Workability | regular |
| Uses | Flooring |