Cinchona micrantha
Cinchona micrantha Ruiz & Pav.
Cinchona micrantha is a species in the genus Cinchona, belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It was described by Ruiz & Pav. in 1799 and is native to Peru.
Description
Cinchona micrantha is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as the coffee family. This species was first published in 1799 by Ruiz & Pav. and is indigenous to the region of Peru. It is part of the Cinchona genus, which includes several species historically significant for their medicinal properties, particularly in the production of quinine.
Distribution
Peru
Synonyms
Quinquina micranthaCinchona micrantha var. rotundifoliaCinchona parvifloraCinchona peruviana var. micranthaCinchona peruviana var. reichelianaCinchona reichelianaCinchona micrantha var. affinisCinchona micrantha var. calisayoidesCinchona micrantha var. huanucensisCinchona micrantha var. reichelianaCinchona micrantha var. huanucensis
