ID: VL9-ZK7
ID: VL9-ZK7
Umbrella Tree
Maesopsis eminii
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Kenya
23:47 - 19°C
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Who am I?
Date of birth
09/07/2015
Name
Umbrella Tree
Tree
Umbrella Tree
Where am I located?
Country
Kenya
Place of birth
East Ugenya ward
Coordinates
0° 17′ 2.05″ N
34° 16′ 48.16″ 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° 16′ 48.16″ E
Photo
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
Also known as the "Umbrella tree", the Maesopsis eminii is a tree species originary from India and Africa. This tree can reach heights up to 15-25 m and has an open and spreading crown. During maturation, its fruits turn from green to yellow to purple-black. Its leaves are used as fodder. Usually grown as source of shade coffee tree plantations. Since this tree grows quickly, it is used for the regeneration of destroyed forest lands.
Meaning
Moodiness
The seeds of this magnificent tree sprout following the lunar cycles.
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 630 kg
2015
0 kg
2025
-700 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
My benefits
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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.
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Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
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CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
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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.