Cinchona officinalis
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Cinchona officinalis

quinine
Peruvian bark
cinchona

  family rubiaceae 
  genus cinchona 

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Identification
Genus  Cinchona Species  officinalis Variety  Cultivar  Common names  quinine   Peruvian bark   cinchona Family  RUBIACEAE Specimen number  S4437 Data source  MedPl p79
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Various Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes 
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  bitter   febrifuge   antimalarial   tonic   antispasmodic   astringent   antibacterial Medicinal parts  Bark Has medicinal uses  yes Do not self-administer  yes Do no use if pregnant  yes Legally restricted  yes Toxicity precautions  It can be fatal if an overdose is taken. Medicinal notes  Cinchona officinalis has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a bitter, as a febrifuge, as an antimalarial and as a tonic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Peruvian bark (sometimes called cinchona and quinine) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. This species is not permitted in some countries. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Cinchona ledgeriana and Chinchona calisaya. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the bark. It can be fatal if an overdose is taken.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes 

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