ID: YMZ-4N78
Cordia alliodora
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Colombia
07:00 - 18°C
Date of birth
04/08/2024
Also known as
Alberico
Name
Salmwood
Tree
Country
Colombia
Place of birth
Ciénaga
Coordinates
11° 3′ 45.67″ N
74° 5′ 50.08″ W
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 salmwood grows up to 35 metres in height and is widespread throughout tropical America, from Mexico to Argentina. Here, its wood is particularly popular, because not only can it be used in a variety of ways, but it also grows back very quickly. Among the indigenous population in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, the root of the plant is also used medicinally.
The salmwood often displaces other vegetation. In East Africa, where the species was introduced, this is becoming a problem for the native ecosystem.
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.
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
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.