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Afzelia africana
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Senegal
12:40 - 32°C
Date of birth
11/05/2013
Name
Linkè
Tree
Country
Senegal
Place of birth
Communauté rurale de Kataba 1
Coordinates
13° 9′ 18.69″ N
16° 35′ 18.65″ W
The important moments in your tree's life.
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
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.
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
Nursery
Planted
Photo
The important moments in your tree's life.
The linke reaches impressive heights up to 35 meters tall. A thick crown with bright green foliage and white flowers with yellow notes adorn the tree. Its fruit is a curious, brownish black bean pod that’s hard and flat. The International Union for Conservation of Nature added the linke to the list of vulnerable species: another reason to replant this tree in aggressively deforested areas.
This tree is historically associated with the production of diembe, the characteristic African drum. Good vibes!
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2013
2023
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
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.