The Baobabs: Pachycauls of Africa, Madagascar and Australia

by G.E. Wickens and Gerald E. Wickens

Book Overview

This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background from the late Roman period to the present. It covers the extraordinary variety of economic uses of baobabs. There are also appendices on vernacular names, gazetteer, economics, nutrition and forest mensuration. This book fills a gap in the botanical literature. It deals with a genus that has fascinated and intrigued scientists...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048176395
• ISBN13: 9789048176397
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 498 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"