Teak is a type of good quality wood. The excellent quality of teak wood is directly proportional to its relatively slow growth period. Some parts of the tree that can be used include the wood, roots, and leaves.
This tree can grow to a height of 30-40 meters. The leaves are broad, which will fall when summer arrives. This tree grows in the tropics with temperatures between 27-37 ° Celsius. The stems are very strong and durable and are not easily deformed due to weather changes. In accordance with its strong, durable, and not easily weathered character, teak trees are widely used to make products with high added value, such as ships, houses, furniture or furniture, bridge poles, and railroad sleepers.
In addition to the benefits previously described, teak trees have other benefits. The leaves can be used as a wrapper for tempeh and tea making materials. In addition, grated teak mixed with tamarind can be brewed and consumed to cure cholera. The roots can be used as a natural dye. Its branches can be used as firewood and fuel for steam locomotives.
The growth of teak trees is indeed slow. However, the various benefits of teak trees and their high quality encourage many people to plant teak trees. In other words, teak is cultivated because it has high economic value.