Cinchona

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Cinchona

Description Cinchona is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs from the Rubiaceae family, native to the Andean forests of western South America. There are around 23 species of Cinchona and they are known for producing quinine, a powerful antimalarial drug. The tree was first introduced to Europe in the 17th century and quickly became an important medicinal plant. The…