Cinchona Collection
Cinchona, also known as the Quinine tree, is a fascinating plant with various species and vibrant flowers
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Cinchona, also known as the Quinine tree, is a fascinating plant with various species and vibrant flowers. One of these species is Cinchona Officinalis, commonly referred to as ted cinchona or quina. Another notable variety is Cinchona pubescens, which displays beautiful purple flowers on its red Peruvian bark tree. The Pink flowered Peruvian bark tree, scientifically known as Cinchona cortex peruvianus ruber, adds a touch of elegance to its surroundings. Meanwhile, the harvesting process bark - Quinquina (Cinchona officinalis) - showcases the meticulous efforts involved in obtaining this valuable resource. Historically significant, cinchona played a crucial role during Balboa and Pizarro's exploration of Central and South America. Its medicinal properties were highly sought after for treating malaria due to its high content of quinine. The popularity extended beyond its medical uses; it even found itself featured in an advertising poster for the Quinquina Dubonnet by Jules Cheret in 1895. This demonstrates how deeply ingrained this plant became in society's consciousness. With different varieties like Red cinchona or red quina (Cinchona pubescens), Quina (Cinchona calisaya), and Yellow cinchonabark (Cinchonacalisaya), there is an array of colors available within the world of cinchonas. Each type possesses unique characteristics that make them stand out from one another.