Vernacular Name
Grandidier Baobab, Malagasy baobab

Category
Fruits and Nuts

Use

Rank	Class
1	Food and Beverages
	Pharmaceutical
	Cosmetics
	Health and Functional Products
	Fodder/Animal feed
	Fibre, Fuel and Building
	Ornamental
	Environmental
2	Other

1. Very relevant
5. Not very relevant

Place of Origin
Native to the deciduous tropical forests of western Madagascar.

Actual Distribution
Occurs in the western part of the Madagascar. It is the largest baobab species on the island. For a lot of people, the most aesthetical of all baobabs:

Places and Types of Utilization
The fruit and seeds are edible. The seeds contain oil which is used for cooking and the bark fibre is used for making robes.

Mythology: It is the focus of superstitions and folklore. Individual trees are often considered the dwelling of spirits. Offerings are made at the foot of these trees:... [Read_more]

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Experts on Adansonia grandidieri:

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