Tectona philippinensis

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Tectona philippinensis
Philippine Teak (Tectona philippinensis)--an endangered and endemic tree 02.jpg
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Tectona
Species:
T. philippinensis
Binomial name
Tectona philippinensis
Benth. & Hook.f. ex Merr. [1]

Tectona philippinensis, also called Philippine teak, [1] is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae, formerly classified in the Verbenaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines. The species is endangered due to land conversion and logging for its timber. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Energy Development Corporation; et al. (EDC) (2020). "Tectona philippinensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020 e.T32123A126992854. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T32123A126992854.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.