ID: G7V-N9JL
ID: G7V-N9JL
Shu
Cedrelinga cateniformis
Seed
Ecuador
My connections
The project I am part of
Ecuador
8,090
Involved farmers
198,598
Planted trees
Ecuador, a land of biodiversity spanning the Andes, the Amazon, and the Galápagos, is home to Treedom's agroforestry projects. In the provinces of Manabí and Cotopaxi, there is a specific focus on the sustainable cultivation of coffee and cocoa, working with local communities and universities for a greener, more inclusive future.
My ID card
Who am I?
Tree
Chuncho
Date of birth
09/17/2026
Also known as
Shu
Name
Chuncho
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Where am I located?
Country
Ecuador
Place of birth
Tena
Coordinates
0° 59′ 0.69″ S | 77° 48′ 35.31″ W
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
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
The tornillo can be found throughout the Amazon basin, but also in northern South America and Central America. The tree can grow up to 60 metres high, with the trunk alone sometimes reaching 40 metres. However, it takes quite a long time for it to reach this size, because the tornillo grows very slowly. On the other hand, its wood can later be used in many ways and is popular locally.
Meaning
Flakey
The bark of the tornillo often looks flaky and peeled off. Ironically, it can be used to make an anti-dandruff shampoo.
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.
My benefits
20%
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.
20%
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 absorb CO₂. The trees you plant can offset your emissions.
80%
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.