Backhousia hughesii, the grey teak, is a species of tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the Wet Tropics of northeast Queensland.
It can grow up to 35 metres in height. It flowers from February to July and fruits in February. It has white & cream coloured flowers and a capsule or samara fruit structure.
It has been assessed as Critically Endangered under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.