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ID: M7X-EDXJ

ID: M7X-EDXJ

White Thorn

Acacia polyacantha

Seed

Malawi

20:21 - 29°C

My connections

My ID card

Who am I?

Date of birth

10/24/2024

Name

White Thorn

Tree

White Thorn

Where am I located?

Flag of Malawi

Country

Malawi

Place of birth

Mangochi

Coordinates

14° 10′ 45″ S
34° 59′ 59″ E

tree location on the map

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

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Here you will see a picture of one of our nurseries around the world, where the life of Treedom trees begins
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When your tree is planted, here you will see a map with its coordinates
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Looking for my photo? I am still growing in the nursery, as soon as I am planted you will get a selfie of me!

Curiosity about me

The important moments in your tree's life.

Let's start with introductions

Also known as the African white thorn, this tree is one of the most beautiful in all of Africa. It can reach up to 25 meters in height and belongs to the Fabaceae family. Its white flowers are similar to the mimosa. The tree is used as an insect repellant, for medicinal purposes, and for its shade.

Meaning

Healing

Acacia polyacantha’s cortex is used in many different ways as a medicine. For example, an extract is made out of it that has a healing effect on snake bites and other wounds.

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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

-250 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

Livestock

Livestock

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

Natural pesticide

Natural pesticide

Its leaves and/or its fruits contain useful substances that can be used against plant diseases or as natural pesticides.

Medicine

Medicine

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

Soil

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.

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.

40%

CO₂ Absorption

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

60%

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.