Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
520352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 66 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519684

Common Names

  • Adansonia perrieri
  • Perrieri Baobab
  • Perrieri Tree

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Description

Adansonia perrieri (also called 'Perrier's 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 perrieri is used as a source of food, medicine, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adansonia perrieri has large, white flowers with yellow centers and large seeds. The seedlings are thick and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adansonia perrieri 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 perrieri

Adansonia perrieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and western parts of the island.

Adansonia perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adansonia perrieri?

Adansonia perrieri

What type of plant is Adansonia perrieri?

Tree

Where is Adansonia perrieri found?

Madagascar

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,

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