Demerara greenheart, Cogwood
Chlorocardium rodiei

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15-30 m tall. The trunk is 35-60 cm wide. The leaves are simple and opposite. The fruit is fleshy and has one seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, seeds - starch

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bebearu, Bebeere, Beeberoe, Bibiru, Cuorverde, Demarara grin-ati, Ispingo moena, Kavatuk, Sipeira, Sipiri, Sipiroe, Sipiru, Sipu, Tauba-branca, Tugul, Viruviru

Synonyms

Nectandra leucantha var. rodiei (R.H.Schomb.) Griseb.; Nectandra rodiei R.H.Schomb.; Nectandra rodiei Hook.; Nectandra rodioei R.H.Schomb.; Ocotea rodiei (R.H.Schomb.) Mez;