RbcL-based dataset on intra-specific diversity and conservation of Adansonia digitata L. (Malvaceae) in the savannah belt of Nigeria

ABSTRACT: The African baobab species belong to the family Malvaceae and the genus Adansonia. The disjointed tree thrives in arid or semi-arid regions, is native to the thorn woodlands of Africa, along tracks, and is associated with human-populated forest areas. It is considered indigenous to Central and West Africa and has been introduced to the Arabian Peninsula, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent, and the Caribbeans. Adansonia digitata is a multifunctional tree with a long lifespan of over 1000 years old. The leaves, roots, flowers, fruit pulp, seeds and barks are used for food, medicine, or other ethnic-practices. The utilisation level and distribution are significantly undermined by climate change and poor use practices. The data set offers insight into the distribution pattern and geneti

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10160342 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature