Andean forest
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https://doi.org/10.5252/adansonia2025v47a15 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/AF206E0D-025D-FF88-C6FC-A020525EB31B |
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Plazi |
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Andean forest |
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Andean forest with emphasis on quinas
The Andean Forest collection with an emphasis on quinas aims to represent species of the genus Cinchona , associated with Andean quina . These are tree species globally recognised for their significant medicinal properties ( Díaz-Piedrahíta 2003). In Colombia, five species are distributed: Cinchona antioquiae , Cinchona barbacoensis , Cinchona lancifolia , Cinchona pitayensis (Wedd.) Wedd. , and Cinchona pubescens . This collection spans an area of 7426 m ² and currently includes individuals of Cinchona pubescens Vahl ( Fig. 1V View FIG ).
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