ID: XN6-MRK
ID: XN6-MRK
Joy
Sesbania grandiflora
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Kenya
15:54 - 24°C
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Who am I?
Date of birth
11/19/2019
Also known as
Joy
Name
Sesbania
Tree
Sesbania
Where am I located?
Country
Kenya
Place of birth
Ndumberi ward
Coordinates
1° 10′ 29.58″ S
36° 48′ 59.49″ 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!
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Nursery
Planted
36° 48′ 59.49″ E
Photo
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
The Sesbania has rather small dimensions, reaching a maximum of 7 meters of height. However it has a wide range of uses that make it extremely appreciated. It supplies food, medicines and fibers. In agroforestry systems, it's cultivated for its ability to offer shade (despite its low height, it has a very thick crown) and its leaves are an excellent fertilizer.
Meaning
Ability to surprise
Even though it's a rather small tree, it has many uses and a thousand ways to be helpful. Besides, as the saying goes, "the best things, come in small packages".
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 50 kg
2019
0 kg
2029
-100 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
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.
Anti-wind
It protects young plants from the wind and reduces water evaporation from the soil.
My benefits
60%
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.
60%
Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
30%
CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
90%
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.