Shea Tree
Vitellaria paradoxa
Tree native to the savannas of West and Central Africa, producing seeds pressed to make shea butter, used in food and cosmetics.
Family
Sapotaceae
Temperature
24-38°C (absolute 18-43°C)
Rainfall
500-1000mm (absolute 300-1800mm)
Altitude
1500m
Soil pH
6-7 (absolute 5.5-8)
Soil types
Well-drained lateritic or sandy loam savanna soils