Boabs are baobabs. Baobabs are a genus, with most of the 8 known species native to Madagascar and mainland Africa. Boabs is the Australian nickname for baobabs,

Boabs are baobabs. Baobabs are a genus, with most of the 8 known species native to Madagascar and mainland Africa. Boabs is the Australian nickname for baobabs, applied to the one native Australian baobab.