Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Adansonia [1376]

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Family: Malvaceae

family_ja: アオイ

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description_en: Genus of 9 or 10 species of mostly deciduous trees from tropical, semi-arid regions of Africa, the Comoros Islands, Madagascar, and N. and N.W. Australia. They have succulent, often swollen trunks and short, branched crowns. The simple to palmate (sometimes only palmately lobed) leaves are borne only on mature plants, in summer. The large, solitary, pendent flowers are usually creamy white with 5 crinkled, waxy petals and "powder puffs" of numerous stamens; they are followed by spherical to oblong-obovoid, fleshy, often woody-coated, edible, velvety, pale brown fruits. Where temperatures fall below 16°C (61°F), grow in a warm greenhouse; in warmer climates, grow in a desert garden.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed as soon as ripe at 19-24°C (66-75°F).

pests_en: Aphids may infest young leaves and flower buds.

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comment_ja: バオバブ(baobab)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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