Tropical Almond
Terminalia catappa
Large tropical tree widely distributed in coastal regions, cultivated for its edible kernel resembling almonds.
Family
Combretaceae
Temperature
21-32°C (absolute 10-36°C)
Rainfall
1500-3400mm (absolute 700-4200mm)
Altitude
800m
Soil pH
5-7 (absolute 4.3-8)
Soil types
Well-drained sandy coastal soils