Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 251 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519681
Common Names
- Adansonia madagascariensis
- Madagascariensis Baobab
- Madagascariensis Tree
Synonyms
- Adansonia bernieri Baillon ex Poiss. [unknown]
- Baobabus madagascariensis Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Adansonia madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascar Baobab', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Madagascar. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Adansonia madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis has large, white flowers with yellow centers and large seeds. The seedlings are thick and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adansonia madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis
Adansonia madagascariensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern, northern, and western parts of the island.
Adansonia madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adansonia madagascariensis?
Adansonia madagascariensis
What type of plant is Adansonia madagascariensis?
Tree
Where is Adansonia madagascariensis found?
Madagascar
Species in the Adansonia genus
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Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
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Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
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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,