
The presence of baobab tree (Adansonia sp) in Indonesia brought the Dutch as an ornamental plant. Introduction of trees is derived from the black continent (Africa). Large baobab tree care “Expand”. High tree can reach 30 meters. At first glance resembles a kapok tree is the pedestal. Circumference of the trunk can reach the five arms of an adult. Shape of a baobab fruit resembles mahogany. The contents of the fruit can be eaten. The wood has a low level of violence.
Baobab Indonesia also planted by the Arabs. Some of the baobab tree can be found along the way pantura. Indonesia Baobab can grow anywhere. Trees planted in the lowlands are able to bear fruit, whereas in the plateau is difficult to bear fruit.
Baobab trees reproduce themselves by seed. Duplication of the others done by stem cuttings. Properties have similar roots with Adenium. Baobab trunks capable of storing water in large quantities. In the dry season, leaves still look green.
Communities do not know much about the benefits of baobab trees. Society looked at this tree often becomes a problem. The tree takes too much space to grow. Community was not interested in developing the baobab tree. The centers of ornamental plants has not supplied a baobab seeds. Department of Agricultural, horticultural and forestry have not introduced the baobab seeds to the community.
The unavailability of seeds of the baobab complicate development efforts in Indonesia. Baobab development requires more education and information in society. Currently only those who like the taste of greatness, greatness, and power are interested in the baobab tree planting. Those are the garden collection, government agencies and universities.