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Cinchona pubescens

Cinchona pubescens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Cinchona pubeceps, is a legendary medicinal shrub native to the tropical Andes. Renowned for its bark, which contains quinine, it historically revolutionized the treatment of malaria. This botanical powerhouse remains a cornerstone in pharmacological history, bridging the gap between traditional herbalism and modern antimalarial medicine.

Family
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Native range
Africa
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cinchona pubescens

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct oceanic and continental regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the territory of Guinea. Its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically encompassing the islands of the Gulf of Guinea. The species can also be found in the Middle Atlantic Ocean on the island of St. Helena. Finally, its distribution reaches the Malesia region in Sulawesi and the South-Central Pacific in the Society Islands.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
Middle Atlantic Ocean St.Helena
Malesia Sulawesi
South-Central Pacific Society Is.
North-Central Pacific Hawaii
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America Costa Rica
Central America Guatemala
Central America Honduras

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Cinchona pubescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cinchonine.

Chemicals reported in Cinchona pubescens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
cinchonine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

cinchonine

  1. Current topics in medicinal chemistry

Activities

Cinchona pubescens has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Cinchona pubescens
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Current topics in medicinal chemistry

Conditions

Cinchona pubescens has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.

Conditions investigated for Cinchona pubescens
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Malaria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Malaria

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Cinchona pubescens has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Alcoholic extracts, crude plant extracts.

Preparations reported for Cinchona pubescens
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Alcoholic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crude plant extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Alcoholic extracts

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Crude plant extracts

  1. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry