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ID: GND-XPV

ID: GND-XPV

Barbados Nut

Jatropha curcas

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Malawi

17:36 - 27°C

My connections

My ID card

Who am I?

Date of birth

03/25/2016

Name

Barbados Nut

Tree

Barbados Nut

Where am I located?

Flag of Malawi

Country

Malawi

Place of birth

Lilongwe

Coordinates

14° 1′ 28.56″ S
33° 31′ 56.41″ 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!

My Gallery

Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Barbados Nut 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:14° 1′ 28.56″ S
33° 31′ 56.41″ E

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 Barbados nut is a small plant that produces biofuel. The seeds are collected and processed to obtain the vegetable oil while the discarded scraps provide a precious source of natural fertilizer. This plant is used to create protective hedges around corn and yuca crops.

Meaning

Protection

This strong, protective plant is used as fencing to safeguard vegetable and flower gardens from animals.

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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

- 20 kg

2016

0 kg

2026

-25 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

My benefits

10%

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.

30%

Economic development

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

10%

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.