Adansonia is a genus made up of eight species of medium-to-large deciduous trees known as baobabs (/ ˈ b aʊ b æ b / or / ˈ b eɪ oʊ b æ b /) or adansonias. They are placed in the family Malvaceae, subfamily Bombacoideae. They are native …

Mar 1, 2025 · The baobab tree is one of the most useful trees in the world. Every part is amazing in its characteristics and benefits – from its young leaves and seeds to its old hollowed-out trunk. Did you know that baobabs live for thousands of years and support entire ecosystems?

Apr 21, 2015 · The baobab tree is a strange-looking tree that grows in low-lying areas on the African mainland, Madagascar and Australia. It can grow to enormous sizes, and carbon dating indicates it may live to 3,000 years old.

May 30, 2024 · The magnificent baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is an icon of the African continent. With bark and fruit offering over 300 life-sustaining uses, it is the root of many Indigenous remedies, traditions, and folklore.

Apr 12, 2024 · Explore the diverse world of Baobab trees with our guide to 8 distinct types and their unique identifying features. From Africa to Australia, uncover the fascinating characteristics of these iconic giants.

Mar 6, 2025 · Baobab, genus of nine species of deciduous trees of the hibiscus family, several of which are endemic to Madagascar. The trees are long-lived, and the the oldest known flowering plant is an African baobab. Learn more about the distribution, importance, and species of baobab.

The Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is one of Africa’s best-known and most iconic tree species. Widely distributed across the continent and celebrated in folklore and legend for its mythical healing properties, the tree has special significance to people throughout Africa.

Baobabs – the biggest, oldest trees around. The baobab predates humankind and has been traced back over 200 million years to the Pangea super-continent. As well as having an extremely long lineage, these trees are themselves are known to live for thousands of years.

Dec 25, 2024 · Baobab trees are typically found in dry, savannah regions of Africa. Requires full sun, minimal watering, and well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. The versatile Baobab offers an impressive array of health-supporting benefits and practical applications that have sustained communities for generations.