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quina-do-Amazonas

Cinchona pubescens

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Norway), North America (Jamaica, United States), and South America (Bolivia, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇬 Congo (Republic) 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Cinchona pubescens (quina-do-Amazonas)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cascarilla

French quinquina rouge

Portuguese quina-do-Amazonas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of quina-do-Amazonas?

The scientific name of quina-do-Amazonas is Cinchona pubescens. It belongs to the genus Cinchona.

What is the conservation status of quina-do-Amazonas?

quina-do-Amazonas (Cinchona pubescens) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does quina-do-Amazonas live?

quina-do-Amazonas is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Norway), North America (Jamaica, United States), and South America (Bolivia, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Bolivia, Burundi, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Congo (Republic), Guinea, India, Indonesia, Jamaica.

What family does quina-do-Amazonas belong to?

quina-do-Amazonas (Cinchona pubescens) belongs to the genus Cinchona, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.

Is quina-do-Amazonas endangered?

Yes, quina-do-Amazonas (Cinchona pubescens) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does quina-do-Amazonas belong to?

quina-do-Amazonas (Cinchona pubescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of quina-do-Amazonas?

The closest relatives of quina-do-Amazonas in the genus Cinchona include quina-amarela, Lojabark.