Teak, New Guinea

Scientific name: Vitex Cofassus

Vitex is a major commercial species of the Solomon Islands. The wood it produces is a beautiful olive-grey with an attractive banded or striped pattern on quater sawn faces. It is held in high esteem throughout the Solomons where it has been used for many years, especially in regards to boat- building due to its durability, strength, excellent steam bending and working properties. Also suitable for high quality joinery, flooring, decking, window sills, staircase materials and carving.