Cinchona Pubescens
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| Scientific name | Cinchona pubescens |
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| Higher classification | Quina |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Rank | Species |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
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| ID | 3069224 |
About Cinchona Pubescens
Cinchona pubescens, also known as red cinchona and quina, is native to Central and South America. It is known as a medicinal plant for its bark's high quinine content- and has similar uses to Cinchona officinalis in the production of quinine, most famously used for treatment of malaria.