Scientific Name: Adansonia digitata
Common Name: Baobab Tree
Common Name: Baobab Tree
The baobab tree is found in the savannas of Africa and India, mostly around the equator. It can grow up to 25 meters tall and can live for several thousand years. The baobab's bark, leaves, fruit, and trunk are useful to both animals and people. The bark of the baobab tree is used for cloth and rope, while the leaves can create medicines and condiments. In addition, the fruit of this tree, called "monkey bread", is eaten. The huge trunks are also used by animals for for shelter. The baobab tree survives in the savanna biome by storing water in its trunk to use during the dry season.
If the baobab tree was eliminated from the biome, there would be a small impact of less fruit and leaves to eat for the animals. Humans, however, would be impacted by losing the many uses of this tree.
If the baobab tree was eliminated from the biome, there would be a small impact of less fruit and leaves to eat for the animals. Humans, however, would be impacted by losing the many uses of this tree.
