ID: K6L-85W
ID: K6L-85W
Papaya
Carica papaya
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Kenya
19:19 - 22°C
My connections
My ID card
Who am I?
Date of birth
06/15/2020
Name
Papaya
Tree
Papaya
Where am I located?
Country
Kenya
Place of birth
Kibwezi West
Coordinates
2° 1′ 39.94″ S
37° 28′ 41.9″ 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
37° 28′ 41.9″ E
Photo
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
The papaya is a small evergreen that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It's trunk contains a milky liquid containing papain that’s used in medicine. The tree must be cultivated in warm, non-windy areas, and is often planted along with trees of greater dimensions. The papaya bears fruit that can be sold and used to make delicious juices.
Meaning
Bewitching
The taste of Papaya seeds may not appeal to everyone, especially at the beginning. They are slightly spicy, like mustard, but used in small doses on the right dishes, they can bewitch like few other spices.
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
2020
0 kg
2030
-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
Medicine
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
Consumption and sales
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
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.
Biodiversity
It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.
My benefits
90%
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.
70%
Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
10%
CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
70%
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.