Genus Cinchona (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of trees of Andean region of South America having medicinal bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cinchona is a large genus of trees found predominantly in the Andean region of South America.
- The genus Cinchona is a prominent example of a plant genus with medicinal properties due to its bark.
- Cinchona officinalis, one of the many species in the genus Cinchona, is widely recognized for its febrifuge properties.
- Trees belonging to the genus Cinchona are an integral part of the local ecosystem in the Andes mountain range.
- Historically, plants from the genus Cinchona have been used for producing quinine, an antimalarial medication.