Cinchona ledgeriana
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. 'Ledgeriana' is named after the British botanist John Ledger.
مثال
- Cinchona ledgeriana is one of the primary sources of quinine.
- The bark of Cinchona ledgeriana is used in the pharmaceutical industry.
- The cultivation of Cinchona ledgeriana requires specific environmental conditions.
ترکیبهای رایج
Use Cinchona ledgeriana in medicine Harvest the bark of Cinchona ledgeriana Cultivate Cinchona ledgeriana trees
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