Tectona philippinensis

(Tectona philippinensis)

Description

Tectona philippinensis, also called Philippine teak, is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family, formerly classified in the Verbenaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Lamiales

Family:Lamiaceae

Genus:Tectona

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