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Taxon

Adansonia digitata L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 2: 1190. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (17).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (8).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (11).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (19).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (11).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (13).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (14).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (21).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (21).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (25).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (3).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (9).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (18).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (22).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (15).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (13).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (14).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (24).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (7).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (20).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (20).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (2).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (10).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (16).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (16).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (12).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (9).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (10).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (4).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (23).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (23).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (12).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (27).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (15).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (6).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (5).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (26).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. D3702 S of Kunene R Lodge. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02222 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (17).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (16).JPG

Adansonia digitata--Namibia. C43 S of Opuwo. Odom 35. 21 Mar 2018. DSC02283 (16).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 1 km S of jct twd Tanga. 28 Jun 04. 012.jpg

Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 1 km S of jct twd Tanga. 28 Jun 04. 012.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 between Mwanga and Kisangara. 30 Jun 04. 078.jpg

Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 between Mwanga and Kisangara. 30 Jun 04. 078.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 between Mwanga and Kisangara. 30 Jun 04. 099.jpg

Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 between Mwanga and Kisangara. 30 Jun 04. 099.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 between Mwanga and Kisangara. 30 Jun 04. 077.jpg

Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 between Mwanga and Kisangara. 30 Jun 04. 077.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 between Mwanga and Kisangara. 30 Jun 04. 098.jpg

Adansonia digitata--Tanzania. Hwy B1 between Mwanga and Kisangara. 30 Jun 04. 098.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 012.jpg

South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 012.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 016.jpg

South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 016.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 006.jpg

South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 006.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 015.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 005.jpg

South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 005.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 001.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 002.jpg

South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 017.jpg

South Africa. Durban Botanical Garden. 23 Jan 09. 017.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to 38 botanical countries across Africa and Temperate Asia; introduced into Bangladesh, Comoros, India, Madagascar, Mozambique Channel Is., Sri Lanka, Vietnam (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 5 occurrences across 4 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

June 28, 2004

Location

Tanzania, Morogoro (Isongo)

-8.781944, 36.717222

Location Remarks

Hwy B1 Kifaru

Collectors

No collectors specified

Not collected.

March 21, 2018

Location

Namibia, Opuwo District, Kunene Region

-19.260028, 13.877306

Location Remarks

Location withheld.

Collectors

Leevi Nanyeni, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Notes

Tree 10-12 m.

No collection number

January 23, 2009

Location

Bolivia, La Paz, Franz Tamayo (Durban Botanic Gardens)

36.728611, 2.194444

Location Remarks

70 St. Thomas Road, Durban

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

December 13, 2003

Location

Ghana

Location Remarks

Accra-Dodowa Rd

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

June 30, 2004

Location

Tanzania, Morogoro (Isongo)

-8.781944, 36.717222

Location Remarks

Hwy B1 Kifaru

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Family

Malvaceae

Genus

Adansonia

Specific Epithet

digitata

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 3.9

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.4

Global rank

#122,331 of 335,497

Top 37%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →