African locust bean
Parkia biglobosa
A leguminous tree of West African savannas whose seeds are fermented into a protein-rich condiment (dawadawa/iru).
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
28-40°C (absolute 8-44°C)
Rainfall
400-800mm (absolute 300-1500mm)
Altitude
300m
Soil pH
4.5-5.5 (absolute 4-6)
Soil types
Wide soil tolerance including poor, sandy soils.