Chlorocardium rodiei (Greenheart) is a member of the family Lauraceae. It is the sole species of the genus Chlorocardium, formerly classified in either of the genera Nectandra or Ocotea, as Nectandra rodiei or Ocotea rodiei. Other local names include sipiri, beeberu and bibiru. It is native to northern South America, chiefly in Guyana (formerly British Guiana). It is an evergreen tree growing to 15-30 m tall with a trunk diameter of 35-60 cm. The leaves are opposite, simple, with an entire mar… (More on Chlorocardium)