Adansonia comprises eight different species of medium to large deciduous trees, which belong to a special family and subfamily known as Bombacoideae (sometimes spelt Boomba). They are located in the Malvaceae family.
They are native to Madagascar, mainland Africa, SW Asia and Australia. Trees have also been introduced to other regions such as Asia.
Where To Find Baobab Tree In South Africa?
The Baobab, or Adansonia digitata, is a species of tree with thin broad leaves that grow from a trunk shaped like an upside-down ‘u’. The species can be found in South Africa primarily in the Limpopo valley as well as Madagascar.
The baobab is a type of tree native to Madagascar. It grows in arid areas and sometimes near the ocean because it likes alkaline (sandy) soil. However, the ones in Madagascar are quite different since they are taller than ones found elsewhere and have wide, finger-like branches at their tops.
Where are the most baobab trees?
Baobabs are a type of tree species that have native regions throughout Africa. They can also be found in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar and off the coast of southeast Africa.
And an eighth species is native to North-West Australia – The largest living baobab, A. andrewmarksi, is found in the remote Northern Territory.
