Boab

Adansonia gregorii

Summary 4

Adansonia gregorii, commonly known as the boab, is a tree in the family Malvaceae. As with other baobabs, it is easily recognised by the swollen base of its trunk, which forms a massive caudex, giving the tree a bottle-like appearance. Endemic to Australia, boab occurs in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and east into the Northern Territory. It is the only baobab to occur in Australia, the others being native to Madagascar (six species) and...

Katherine 5

Adansonia gregorii is a highly suited NT Native Tree with Proven success for public plantings and is currently common in katherine township. This long-livedShadyTreegrows to a height greater than 10m, it is suited to River LeveeRed Soil conditions where irrigation is preferred. It is noted as resistant to termites, and0

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BioDiversity4All Mapa

Common name Boab
Origin NT Native
Life form Tree
Katherine planting highly suited
Height height greater than 10m
Lifespan long-lived
Irrigation preferred
Termite resistant
Current status common
Planting success Proven success
Commercial availability 0
Suitable for Red SoilRiver Levee