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Cinchona (Cinchona officinalis). Called Fever tree also

A legacy of medicine and biodiversity: Protecting the cinchona tree

The endangered Cinchona officinalis, native to the Andean foothills, produced the world’s first anti-malarial drug. Augusta Cueva-Agila explains why it is crucial to conserve this species and how conservation efforts can be implemented.

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