Summary: Cinchona micrantha (Unknown) is a plant in the Rubiaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Huannco, Cinchona micrantha, is a small evergreen shrub or tree found in western South America particularly in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows up to 8 m tall. It is used in the treatment of fever, malaria, neuralgia, muscle cramps and sore throats, cardiac fibrillation. The bark is made into tablets, liquid extracts, tinctures and powders. If consumed in high amount, however, it may result to headache, giddiness and deafness.
| Sunlight | Partial shade to full sun |
| Watering | Regular — keep soil consistently moist |
| Soil | Rich, moist, well-drained |
| Hardiness Zone | Mostly tropical (USDA 9-12) |
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