Adansonia Grandidier ( Latin: Adansōnia grandidiēri ) is one of six species of adansonia (baobabs) growing in Madagascar , an endemic island .
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| View: | Adansonia Grandidier |
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Adansonia grandidieri Baill. , 1893 |
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Endangered speciesIUCN 3.1 Endangered : 30388 |
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The species was described in 1893 by the French physician and botanist Henri Ernest Bayonne and named after another French botanist - traveler and explorer of Madagascar Alfred Grandidier , who mentioned this plant [2] .
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Adansonia Grandidier - the largest and most widespread species among Madagascar adansonies, is under threat of extinction . It grows in Western Madagascar, mainly in the area of the city of Murundava , lakes Morombe and Bereboka , near the beds of drying rivers and reservoirs.
Adansonia Grandidier has a massive trunk 20-25 m high, at the very top there are branches with 5-7-fingered leaves , about 10 cm long. From afar, adansonia resembles a tree with roots at the top. In November – December, fruits with seeds ripen containing up to 39% oil [3] .
