The Avenue of the Baobabs, or Alley of the Baobabs, is a prominent group of Grandidier's baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri) lining the unpaved Road No.8 between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar.

Adansonia is a genus made up of eight species of medium-to-large deciduous trees known as baobabs (/ ˈ b aʊ b æ b / or / ˈ b eɪ oʊ b æ b /) or adansonias. They are placed in the family Malvaceae, subfamily Bombacoideae. They are native to Madagascar, mainland Africa, and Australia. [2] The trees have also been introduced to other regions ...

Adansonia grandidieri is the biggest and most famous of Madagascar's six species of baobabs. It is sometimes known as Grandidier's baobab or the giant baobab. In French it is called Baobab malgache. The local name is renala or reniala (from Malagasy: reny ala, meaning "mother of …

Dec 26, 2024 · Baobab, genus of nine species of deciduous trees of the hibiscus family, several of which are endemic to Madagascar. The trees are long-lived, and the the oldest known flowering plant is an African baobab. Learn more about the distribution, importance, and species of baobab.

Mar 15, 2021 · Read these Madagascar Baobab tree tips before you visit the Avenue of the Baobabs. Best time to visit, how to get there and much more.

May 15, 2024 · Integrated genomic and ecological analyses revealed the reticulate evolution of baobabs, which eventually led to the species diversity seen today. Past population dynamics of Malagasy baobabs...

Jun 11, 2021 · This avenue, also known as the Alleys of Baobabs, comprises numerous baobab trees along the dirt road linking Belon’i Tsiribihina and Morondava, creating a unique and beautiful setting that may soon be Madagascar’s first natural monument.

Dec 17, 2023 · Rest assured, baobabs are instantly recognizable. They have thick, circular trunks and sparse stubby branches at the top. Of the nine species of baobabs in the world, six grow only in Madagascar. Keep reading to find out exactly where to …

Jun 3, 2024 · Nestled in the Menabe region of western Madagascar, the Avenue of the Baobabs offers a surreal landscape along the unpaved Road No.8, between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina. This iconic thoroughfare is not just a road; it’s a gateway to an ancient world where nature reigns supreme.

Feb 5, 2017 · Seven Species of Baobabs in Madagascar. They are similar to the baobabs of the genus Adansonia digitata, which also occurs in Madagascar. However, they are smaller and have yellow instead of white flowers. They are also known under the name Adansonia fony. In addition to Adansonia rubrostipa and Adansonia digitata, there are five more baobab ...