Madagascar, Endemic Baobab Terre

Madagascar houses six species of endemic baobabs, varied shapes and colors. They thus testify to the exceptional biological richness of Madagascar. Their preservation is essential for future generations and for the maintenance of this precious natural balance.

The six endemic baobabs of Madagascar

THEAdansonia grandidieri, the most emblematic, is mainly found in the Menabe region, Especially on the famous avenue des Baobabs in Morondava and Melaky. He is recognizable by his slender trunk up to up to 30 metres in height. Its majestic silhouette makes it a national symbol and one of the most photographed on the island.

THEAdansonia za, as for him, is widespread in the southern and western regions of Madagascar (Androy, Atsimo Andrefana, Menabe, Melaky). It is distinguished by its wide and swollen trunk, A reddish brown bark, and a remarkable adaptation to dry environments. This is one of the most robust baobabs in the country.

THEAdansonia rubrostipa, also called Baobab Fony, Pushes in the southwest and the northwest (Atsimo Andrefana, Menabe, Melaky). His short trunk, stocky and often twisted, presents a red bark streaked with yellow. It attracts the gaze by its picturesque and almost sculptural look.

THEAdansity Madagascariiensis, present in the north and northwest (Diana, Sofia, Boeny), is a medium -sized baobab, with gray bark. It is mainly distinguished by its red or pink flowers, A unique feature among the Baobabs of Madagascar, which gives it a particularly colorful and decorative look.

THEAdansonia Perrieri is a rare and threatened species, that can be observed in the extreme north of the island, In the Diana region, Around Antsiranana. He recognizes himself by his thick trunk, Dark gray bark, and its leaves made up of several leaflets. Its rarity makes it a major conservation issue.

Finally, theAdansonia Suarezensis is endemic in northern Madagascar, Especially around Diego Suarez (Diana). It looks like the adansons groceries by its smooth and slender trunk, But distinguishes itself by its white flowers and its very limited distribution, which makes it particularly unique.

Baobab, City emblem of Majunga

Of the species “ Andasonia Digitata », It serves as an emblem for the city of Majunga by its greatness and its majestic appearance. It stands in the middle of the road and serves as a roundabout and tourist attraction by the sea, a few steps from the hotel Restaurant Gourmand and Tour Operator COCO LODGE MAJUNGA (Downtown).

Formerly, Baobab was used as an announcement location for the community and also as a meeting place. In the nineteenth century, He served as an execution post for death row.

According to local tradition, Any traveler must go seven times on the Baobab to receive the blessing of the Malagasy ancestors.

Of the six baobab species present in Madagascar, Majunga's Baobab is the seventh that stands out the most.

Mahajanga or Majunga is a magical and unmissable town on the North Coast – West of Madagascar. She has several sites to visit in her locality.

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