Vitellaria paradoxa (Shea Butter Tree) is a species of tree in the family Sapotaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are listed as vulnerable by IUCN. They are native to Afrotropics. They have simple, broad leaves. Flowers are visited by Gambian Epauletted Fruit Bat, Peters's Lesser Epauletted Fruit Bat, and Little Flying Cow. Individuals can grow to 4.1 m.
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