Adansonia is a genus made up of eight species of medium to large deciduous trees known as baobabs (). They are native to Madagascar, mainland Africa and Australia. Trees have also been introduced to other regions such as Asia. The generic name honours Michel Adanson, the French naturalist and explorer who described Adansonia digitata. The baobab is also known as the 'upside down tree', a name that originates from several myths. They are among the most long-lived of vascular plants and have large ...