Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 2: 1144, 1382 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519672
Common Names
- Adansonia digitata
- Baobab
- Cream-of-tartar Tree
- Upside-down Tree
Synonyms
- Adansonia bahobab L. [unknown]
- Adansonia baobab Gaertn. [unknown]
- Adansonia integrifolia Raf. [unknown]
- Adansonia scutula Steud. [unknown]
- Adansonia situla (Lour.) Spreng. [unknown]
- Adansonia somalensis Chiov. [unknown]
- Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev. [unknown]
- Adansonia sulcata A.Chev. [unknown]
- Baobabus digitata Kuntze [unknown]
- Ophelus sitularius Lour. [unknown]
- Adansonia kilima Pettigrew, K.L.Bell, Bhagw., Grinan, Jillani, Jean Mey., Wabuyele & C.E.Vickers [unknown]
Description
Adansonia digitata (also called 'Baobab', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Adansonia digitata has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adansonia digitata has large, white flowers with yellow centers and large seeds. The seedlings are thick and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adansonia digitata is a large deciduous tree that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Adansonia digitata
Adansonia digitata is native to Africa.
Adansonia digitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adansonia digitata?
Adansonia digitata
What type of plant is Adansonia digitata?
Tree
Where is Adansonia digitata found?
Africa
Species in the Adansonia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,