Cinchona calisaya
Chinabark, Ledgerbark
Other regional names: Quinine
- Quinine
Also known as: Cinchona amygdalifolia Wedd. +18 more
- Cinchona amygdalifolia Wedd.
- Cinchona calisaya var. boliviana Wedd.
- Cinchona calisaya var. josephiana Wedd.
- Cinchona calisaya var. ledgeriana Howard
- Cinchona calisaya var. microcarpa Wedd.
- Cinchona calisaya var. oblongifolia Wedd.
- Cinchona calisaya var. vera Wedd.
- Cinchona carabayensis var. lanceolata Miq.
- Cinchona carabayensis Wedd.
- Cinchona delondriana Wedd.
- Cinchona euneura Miq.
- Cinchona forbesiana Howard ex Wedd.
- Cinchona gammiana King
- Cinchona gironensis Mutis
- Cinchona hasskarliana Miq.
- Cinchona josephiana (Wedd.) Wedd.
- Cinchona ledgeriana (Howard) Bern.Moens ex Trimen
- Cinchona ledgeriana Bern.Moens
- Cinchona officinalis var. josephiana (Wedd.) Cárdenas
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in South America, Cinchona calisaya (commonly known as Chinabark or Ledgerbark) is a tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., India, Zaïre