Cinchona Calisaya (Noun)
Meaning
Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cinchona calisaya is a Peruvian shrub that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine due to its medicinal bark.
- Cinchona calisaya is cultivated in many parts of the world for its bark, which contains quinine, a natural remedy for malaria.
- The cinchona calisaya is a beautiful ornamental plant with large glossy leaves and fragrant flowers, but it is also valued for its medicinal properties.
- In the 17th century, the cinchona calisaya was introduced to Europe from Peru, where it was used to treat malaria and other fevers.
- The bark of the cinchona calisaya has been used for centuries to make quinine, a natural antimalarial drug that is still used today.