Tree Species
Mamey sapote / Zapote
Zapote is a tropical, ornamental, and evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America cultivated for its fruits.
Spanish Lime / Mamón
Mamoncillo is an evergreen Colombian tree with small fruits used in culinary applications and known for its medicinal properties.
Avocado / Aguacate
Aguacate is native to Colombia and has high nutritional and medicinal values.
Guava / Guayaba
Guayaba is a tropical evergreen tree with aromatic yellow fruit that is rich in vitamins and known for its culinary uses and medicinal properties.
Sapodilla / Níspero
Zapote costeño ist ein immergrüner Baum aus Mittelamerika, der für seine essbaren Früchte und sein rötliches Hartholz bekannt ist.
Cashew / Marañón
Marañon is an evergreen tree that originated in northeastern Brazil and is native to Colombia.
Soursop / Guanábana
Guanábana is an evergreen tropical tree with heart-shaped fruits used in food and drinks and known for various medicinal properties.
Mandarin orange / Mandarina
Arrayana tangerines (Citrus reticulata Blanco) are aromatic fruits native to Asia, rich in vitamins, and important in the Colombian economy and cuisine.
Lime / Limón
C. aurantifolia, or Limon, is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia known for its acidic lemons used in culinary and pharmaceutical applications.
The table above highlights the reliable, research-driven details of our collection of 38 tree species, each with unique attributes and benefits. Over 90 other tree species planted so far are currently listed by name. We are compiling comprehensive descriptions for these additional species to enrich our guide further. These descriptions aim to expand our knowledge repository, reflecting our dedication to environmental stewardship and community empowerment.
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A Heartfelt Journey through Planting Hope's Tree Species
Explore our comprehensive guide to the tree species we plant. At Planting Hope, we are committed to empowering local communities and promoting sustainability through our tree planting initiatives. This comprehensive guide provides valuable information on a wide range of tree species we plant in the Global South. Discover the scientific names, common names, botanical families, origins, and environmental, economic, culinary, and pharmacological benefits of these trees, and join us in making a positive impact on the earth and the people who live on it.
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