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ID: G7K-GXZG

ID: G7K-GXZG

Camphor tree

Cinnamomum camphora

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Madagascar

16:08 - 28°C

My connections

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Who am I?

Date of birth

04/22/2024

Name

Camphor tree

Tree

Camphor tree

Where am I located?

Flag of Madagascar

Country

Madagascar

Place of birth

Amoron'i Mania

Coordinates

20° 31′ 48.6″ S
46° 53′ 5.84″ 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

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Here is a photo of some Camphor tree 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:20° 31′ 48.6″ S
46° 53′ 5.84″ 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

The camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) is a species of plant that belongs to the laurel family. This evergreen tree can reach a height of 30 m or more. During the flowering season between May and June, the camphor tree is filled with small, white-yellow flowers. In the months that follow, it produces purple-coloured edible drupes. Native to East Asia, the tree now also grows in Australia and East Africa.

Meaning

Aromatic

Various fragrant essential oils are extracted from the leaves of the camphor tree, which are then used for the production of perfumes.

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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

- 0 kg

2024

0 kg

2034

-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

Consumption and sales

Consumption and sales

Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.

Medicine

Medicine

Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.

My benefits

50%

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.

80%

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.

40%

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.