Adansonia perrieri
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree that loses its leaves. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk is large and cylinder shaped. It can be 3 m across. It forms branches near the crown. The fruit are oblong and 25 cm long.
It is a plant at risk. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry deciduous forest at the tip of Madagascar. It occurs at about 650 m above sea level. It needs a sunny position and well-drained soil. They can tolerate drought once established.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.