Cinchona officinalis, also known as Cinchona officinalis, is a South American tree whose bark yields quinine, historically vital for treating malaria. Its bark contains alkaloids with antimalarial and antipyretic properties.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cinchona Officinalis (Cinchona officinalis)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Cinchona |
| Species | Cinchona officinalis |
Similar in genus Cinchona
