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Shea Butter Tree

Vitellaria paradoxa

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Species

Vitellaria paradoxa (Shea Butter Tree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish butirospermo

French arbre à beurre

German Schibutterbaum

Portuguese carité

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shea Butter Tree?

The scientific name of Shea Butter Tree is Vitellaria paradoxa. It belongs to the genus Vitellaria.

What is the conservation status of Shea Butter Tree?

Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Shea Butter Tree live?

Shea Butter Tree is found in Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Guinea.

What family does Shea Butter Tree belong to?

Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) belongs to the genus Vitellaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapotaceae.

Is Shea Butter Tree endangered?

Yes, Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Shea Butter Tree belong to?

Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).