ID: Y5V-JE3
Gmelina arborea
Photo
Senegal
17:39 - 29°C
Date of birth
03/25/2016
Name
Beechwood
Tree
Country
Senegal
Place of birth
Communauté rurale de Kataba 1
Coordinates
13° 1′ 8.19″ N
16° 41′ 52.74″ 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
Photo
The important moments in your tree's life.
The beechwood has a pale yellow wood and can grow up to 30 meters tall. Its yellow flowers with shades of orange usually bloom when the tree is still devoid of leaves. The tree is planted for its healing properties: the root and bark are used to cure stomach pain and to improve the appetite.
Beechwood infusions are an ancient remedy for hallucinations and restore us back to reality.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2016
2026
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
It protects young plants from the wind and reduces water evaporation from the soil.
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.