ID: 3W9-565
Jatropha curcas
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Malawi
14:53 - 26°C
Date of birth
02/06/2013
Name
Barbados Nut
Tree
Country
Malawi
Place of birth
Lilongwe
Coordinates
14° 1′ 48.39″ S
33° 29′ 57.36″ E
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 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.
This strong, protective plant is used as fencing to safeguard vegetable and flower gardens from animals.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2013
2023
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
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.