Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Madagascar : t. 79c (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519694
Common Names
- Adansonia za
- Za Baobab
- Za Tree
Synonyms
- Adansonia alba Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
- Adansonia bozy Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
- Adansonia za boinensis H.Perrier [unknown]
- Adansonia za bozy (Jum. & H.Perrier) H.Perrier [unknown]
Description
Adansonia za (also called 'Za 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 za is used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adansonia za has large, white flowers with yellow centers and large seeds. The seedlings are thick and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adansonia za 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 za
Adansonia za is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and western parts of the island.
Adansonia za FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adansonia za?
Adansonia za
What type of plant is Adansonia za?
Tree
Where is Adansonia za found?
Madagascar
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,