Castor Bean
Ricinus communis
Fast-growing shrub or small tree cultivated for its seeds, which yield castor oil used in industrial, medicinal, and cosmetic applications.
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Temperature
20-30°C (absolute 15-39°C)
Rainfall
600-1000mm (absolute 400-2000mm)
Altitude
2000m
Soil pH
5-6.5 (absolute 4.5-8)
Soil types
Well-drained fertile soils