Cinchona calisaya
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The genus name 'Cinchona' is named after the Countess of Chinchón, the wife of a Spanish viceroy in Peru, who was reportedly cured of malaria by the bark of this tree. 'Calisaya' refers to the region in Bolivia where the tree was first discovered.
مثال
- Cinchona calisaya is widely cultivated for its medicinal bark.
- The bark of Cinchona calisaya contains alkaloids used in the treatment of malaria.
- The demand for Cinchona calisaya has led to concerns about overharvesting and deforestation.
ترکیبهای رایج
Cultivate Cinchona calisaya Harvest the bark of Cinchona calisaya
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark