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Chambira
$3
Sponsor one or more Chambira trees and help fight deforestation in the Amazon. Each tree plays a vital role in the biodiversity of the rainforest. When you protect a tree you receive a special certificate via email or through the post. View its location in your Cool Earth account. Help fight climate change and keep this tree standing.
- Local name
- Chonta
- Latin name
- Astrocaryum Chambira
- Height
- 20-30m
- Girth
- 30-40cm
- CO2 stored (tonnes)
- 2
- Leaves
- Bright green leaves, in matched pairs.
- Fruit
- Usually beaked, colourful and can be smooth or spiny.
- Location
- Found in lowland rainforest and disturbed areas.
The Chambira is a type of palm tree and is very versatile. Its fibres are used to make handicrafts, nets, ropes, brooms and even dental floss. The leaves are used by local communities in roof-making. The fruit produces a liquid which is often drunk to cleanse the liver and kidneys.
