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Courbaril

Hymenaea courbaril

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Colombia

04:34 - 22°C

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Who am I?

Date of birth

08/05/2024

Name

Courbaril

Tree

Courbaril

Where am I located?

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Country

Colombia

Place of birth

Santa Marta

Coordinates

11° 9′ 13.15″ N
73° 50′ 32.95″ 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

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Here is a photo of some Courbaril 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:11° 9′ 13.15″ N
73° 50′ 32.95″ W

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 Courbaril is a precious evergreen tree, with a beautiful umbrella-shaped foliage. It tolerates different atmospheric and soil conditions, resisting both drought and water stagnation.

Meaning

Tenacity

It grows very slowly, yes, but it can reach a height of almost 30 meters.

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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

-500 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

Medicine

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

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.

Livestock

Livestock

Its leaves, either fresh or dried-out, are used as food for livestock.

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.

40%

Economic development

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

60%

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.