What is another word for chinchona?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃɪnt͡ʃˈə͡ʊnə] (IPA) 
Chinchona is a tree native to South America that produces quinine, a natural medicine that has been used to treat malaria for centuries. This particular plant has some alternative names and synonyms, some of which include Cinchona officinalis or Chinchona succirubra. The bark of the chinchona tree is highly prized for its medicinal properties and has been used in the production of tonic water, which is a popular ingredient in mixed drinks. Other synonyms for chinchona bark include Peruvian bark, Jesuit's bark, and bark of the fever tree. All of these terms refer to the same beneficial plant with centuries of historical and medicinal significance.
