What does cinchona ledgeriana mean?

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cin·chona led·ge·ri·ana

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. calisaya, Cinchona officinalis, Cinchona ledgeriana, Cinchona calisayanoun

    Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark

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  1. cinchona ledgeriana

    Cinchona calisaya is a species of shrub or tree in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the forests of the eastern slopes of the Andes, where they grow from 200–3,300 metres (660–10,830 ft) in elevation in Peru and Bolivia.

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  1. cinchona ledgeriana

    Cinchona ledgeriana is a species of evergreen tree in the Rubiaceae family that is native to the montane forests of South America. It is one of several species known for producing quinine, a substance historically used to treat malaria. The bark of Cinchona ledgeriana is rich in alkaloids and is often utilized in medicine. Its common name is ledger's cinchona.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cinchona ledgeriana in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cinchona ledgeriana in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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