Tectona philippinensis
Tectona philippinensis, also called Philippine teak, is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae, formerly classified in the Verbenaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is critically endangered due to logging for its valuable timber.
| Tectona philippinensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| 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. | |
References
- Asian Regional Workshop (Conservation & Sustainable Management of Trees, Viet Nam) 1998. Tectona philippinensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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