ID: ME8-6EN
ID: ME8-6EN
Flamboyant
Delonix regia
Photo
Kenya
05:22 - 21°C
My connections
My ID card
Who am I?
Date of birth
12/05/2022
Name
Flamboyant
Tree
Flamboyant
Where am I located?
Country
Kenya
Place of birth
Rusinga Island ward
Coordinates
0° 25′ 44.85″ S
34° 9′ 5.06″ E
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My Timeline
The important moments in your tree's life.
Seed
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Nursery
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
Planted
We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.
Photo
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
My Gallery
Nursery
Planted
34° 9′ 5.06″ E
Photo
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
A native of Madagascar, the royal poinciana is a majestic tree that can grow more than 15 meters tall. The tree's branches are wide with bipinnate leaves and abundant, red-orange flowers. It's planted for its shade, decorative qualities, and honey production.
Meaning
Warmth
The red hues of its flowers are so intense that they seem to be on fire.
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 100 kg
2022
0 kg
2032
-500 kg
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
How I am useful to local communities
Medicine
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
Biodiversity
It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.
Soil
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
Consumption and sales
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
My benefits
30%
Food Security
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
30%
Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
60%
CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
50%
Environmental protection
The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.