The genus Pinckneya is a small group of flowering plants that belong to the family Rubiaceae. These plants are also known by other names such as Georgia fever tree, Georgia bark, and fever tree. The plant is named after Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, an American statesman who was a signer of the United States Constitution. In traditional medicine, extracts from the bark of Pinckneya plants have been used to treat fever, malaria, and other diseases. The plants are also cultivated as ornamentals due to their striking flowers and unique foliage. Despite having several synonyms, the name Pinckneya is widely recognized by botanists and horticulturists around the world.