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Camptotheca

Description Camptotheca is a genus of trees in the Nyssaceae family, native to China and Southeast Asia. It is known for its potential use in cancer treatment, as its bark and leaves contain camptothecin, a natural alkaloid that inhibits DNA topoisomerase I and prevents cancer cells from dividing. Camptotheca species are deciduous trees that can grow up to 20 meters…