Cinchona Pubescens

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Cinchona Pubescens

Description Cinchona pubescens, commonly known as the Quinine Tree, is a small evergreen tree that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Andean forests of South America, particularly in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. The tree can grow up to 15 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of 30 cm. Its leaves are simple, opposite, oval, and…