The African baobab species belong to the family Malvaceae and the genus . 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. 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 genetic diversity of across the savannah belt of Nigeria using the rbcL gene.
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