Tectona grandis

Tectona grandis

Tectona grandis is a tropical species of deciduous tree in the mint family, native to South and Southeast Asia.

It reaches up to 40 m in height.

The leaves are large, elliptical, papery, and often hairy on the lower surface.

The flowers are small, pinkish-white, with partially fused petals forming a crown about 2 cm in diameter. They are borne at the ends of the stems in large, branched panicles and are fragrant. They are pollinated by bees.

The fruit is a drupe containing up to 4 seeds. It is pale yellow, up to 2 cm in diameter, and covered with star-shaped hairs.

The seeds are oval and white.