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...
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
Common name | Boab |
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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 |