A South American tree (Nectandra rodiaei) known for its bitter bark used in traditional medicine.
From Tupi language word for this specific tree. This is the original indigenous name adopted by European botanists as they catalogued tropical species.
The bebeeru tree is a time capsule—its name, bark properties, and medical uses were all mapped and named by indigenous people for centuries before appearing in European botanical texts.
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