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ID: EVL-D4KJ

ID: EVL-D4KJ

The Bomb

Hura crepitans

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Colombia

11:00 - 28°C

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Who am I?

Date of birth

06/25/2024

Also known as

The Bomb

Name

Dynamite Tree

Tree

Dynamite Tree

Where am I located?

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Country

Colombia

Place of birth

Santa Marta

Coordinates

11° 11′ 37.44″ N
73° 51′ 54.55″ 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 Dynamite 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:11° 11′ 37.44″ N
73° 51′ 54.55″ 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 scientific name of this species is Hura Crepitans. Crepitans is a Latin term that refers both to something that breaks, and to the noise this makes. The reason this word refers to our tree is because of its fruits, which when ripe literally explode, projecting the seeds at great speed up to 15-20 metres away (some say up to 50 metres, but this seems over the top to us). That’s why this tree is also called the Dynamite Tree.

Meaning

At the right distance!

With a tree that shoots its seeds like bullets, it’s best to keep your distance. And that’s not the only reason to be careful.The Dynamite Tree’s trunk is covered with thorns and all its parts contain a highly toxic substance, which can cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. Here, keeping the right distance is advice best heeded!

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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

-800 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.

My benefits

20%

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.

20%

Economic development

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

90%

CO₂ Absorption

During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.

50%

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.