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Cinnamomum camphora
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Madagascar
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Date of birth
10/01/2024
Name
Camphor tree
Tree
Country
Madagascar
Place of birth
Menabe
Coordinates
20° 18′ 44.09″ S
44° 21′ 36.8″ E
The important moments in your tree's life.
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
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.
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
Nursery
Planted
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The important moments in your tree's life.
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.
Various fragrant essential oils are extracted from the leaves of the camphor tree, which are then used for the production of perfumes.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2024
2034
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
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.