Velvet tamarind
Dialium guineense
A tropical tree producing small pods with a dry, tangy-sweet pulp popular as a snack in West Africa.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
21-25°C (absolute 15-30°C)
Rainfall
900-1800mm (absolute 800-2000mm)
Altitude
1000m
Soil pH
5.5-7 (absolute 5-7.5)
Soil types
Well-drained soils