ID: 499-R9LR
ID: 499-R9LR
Mountain immortelle
Erythrina poeppigiana
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Colombia
07:39 - 21°C
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Who am I?
Date of birth
06/02/2023
Name
Mountain immortelle
Tree
Mountain immortelle
Where am I located?
Country
Colombia
Place of birth
Santa Marta
Coordinates
11° 12′ 22.27″ N
74° 2′ 45.84″ W
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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
Planted
74° 2′ 45.84″ W
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Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
Erythrina peoppigiana, or, as it is locally called, "cambulo", is a blooming plant species belonging to the Erythrina genus that is native to northern and western South America. Its striking orange flowers have led to its use as an ornamental plant along the streets. However, it is also of ecological value: in fact, cambulo strengthens the soil and stores a large amount of CO2 during its lifetime. What is more, it is home to many native bird species.
Meaning
Protection
The beauty of the mountain immortelle conceals a danger: all Erythrina species contain toxic alkaloids, mainly concentrated in the seeds. In large quantities, these are lethal, so the cambulo is not edible under any circumstances.
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 20 kg
2023
0 kg
2033
-200 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
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.
Livestock
Its leaves, either fresh or dried-out, are used as food for livestock.
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.
40%
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.