Vitellaria paradoxa
Common name: Shea butter tree
Other common names: Bambouk buttertree, Galam buttertree, Karite nut, Shea, Sheatree
Description
Native to tropical West Africa, this oil bearing tree
Use: The seed contain 40 to 50 % of and edible fat with a melting point between 32 to 45 C
Climate: Grows naturally in sub-humid to moderately humid tropical lowland climates, generally in areas with average annual low temperatures of 19 to 23 °C, average annual high temperatures of 30 to 34 °C and annual rainfall of 600 to 1800 mm, with a dry season of 4 to 8 months.
Where it grows
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