Adansonia madagascariensis (Madagascar Baobab)

Adansonia madagascariensis (Madagascar Baobab) gray tree with leafless branches standing tall as a bare plant

Botanical name: Adansonia madagascariensis

Common name: Madagascar Baobab

Family: Malvaceae    (Formerly:Bombacaceae)

Subfamily: Bombacoideae

Origin: Madagascar

Large tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant

This tree has a unique, swollen bottle-like trunk. This deciduous tree bears large, red flowers and ball-like fruits.

Similar plants: Adansonia madagascariensis (Madagascar Baobab)



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