Adansonia gregorii F.Muell.

A large spreading tree. It grows to 15 m high. It loses its leaves in the dry season. The branches are thick and come from the top an an immense swollen trunk. The trunk can be 20 m around. The bark of the tree is smooth and grey-brown. The leaves are alternate and compound. They are deeply divided into 5-9 leaflets. The leaflet blade is 5-13 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide. The leaves are dark green on top and pale underneath. The tip of the leaf is pointed. The flowers are large and cream. They have a scent. The petals are large and fleshy. The flowers are 8-12 cm by 10 cm. The fruit is a hairy oval woody capsule. It is 15-25 cm long by 10-20 cm wide. Inside there are many dark kidney shaped seeds. The seed are in a mealy pith.

Sandy and loamy soils. Edges of dry vine thickets, monsoon vine forests, open plains and rocky ridges.Often found near the sea, at elevations up to 400 metres.

The seeds are eaten raw or roasted. The pith of the young fruit is eaten roasted. Sap from the trunk and branches may be eaten. It is dissolved in water to make a drink. The pith from the trunk and branches can be eaten after boiling.

Plants are grown from seed.