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ID: YMM-7XYW

ID: YMM-7XYW

Astrubale XV°

Rhizophora mucronata

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Madagascar

21:22 - 28°C

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Who am I?

Date of birth

07/28/2023

Also known as

Astrubale XV°

Name

Asiatic Mangrove

Tree

Asiatic Mangrove

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Where am I located?

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Country

Madagascar

Place of birth

Mahajanga

Coordinates

15° 45′ 13.95″ S
46° 22′ 52.63″ 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!

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Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Asiatic mangrove seedlings waiting to be transplanted into the ground. And who knows? Maybe I am among them!

Planted

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That's where I am:15° 45′ 13.95″ S
46° 22′ 52.63″ E

Photo

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And here I am in all my glory! The farmer who takes care of me took this picture of me after transplanting me.

Curiosity about me

The important moments in your tree's life.

Let's start with introductions

This mangrove species is typical of India’s west coast and East Africa. It is a medium to small evergreen. The tallest specimens grow near water, while the shorter ones are found in the hinterland. The tree has a large number of aerial stilt roots, buttressing the trunk. The leaves are elliptical, usually about 12 centimetres long and 6 centimetres wide.

Meaning

Shelter

The roots of this tree harbour an immense variety of animal species, from fish, which use its roots as a nursery, to sea birds and crabs!

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How much CO2 I’ll absorb

My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*

Current absorption

- 5 kg

2023

0 kg

2033

-50 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

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.

Soil

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.

My benefits

40%

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.

60%

Economic development

The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.

20%

CO₂ Absorption

During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.

80%

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.