What is another word for Cinchona Ledgeriana?
Pronunciation: [sɪnt͡ʃˈə͡ʊnə lˌɛd͡ʒɹiːˈanə] (IPA) 
Cinchona ledgeriana, also known as Ledger's cinchona or yellow cinchona, is a tree indigenous to the Andean forests of western South America. The bark of this tree is used to extract the alkaloid quinine, which is widely used as a treatment for malaria. Other synonyms for this tree include Cascarilla ledgeriana, Cinchona calisaya, Cinchona cordifolia, and Rivea ledgeriana. The plant has been extensively cultivated in India, Indonesia and other parts of the world because of the high demand for quinine. In addition to its medicinal properties, the tree is also valued for its ornamental and timber qualities.
