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quina

Scientific Name: Antirhea

Family: Rubiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Quina: A Multifaceted Name

The term "Quina" appears in a surprisingly diverse range of contexts, from video games to lotteries and even botanical sources. This article aims to provide an overview of these different meanings and usages.

Botanical Context

  • Scientific Name: While not explicitly stated in the provided text, Quina is derived from the bark of Cinchona calisaya.
  • Common Name: Quina is also used as the common name for the bark extract from Cinchona calisaya.
  • Traditional Uses: Historically, various species were called "quina" and used in Brazilian traditional medicine as tonics and febrifuges (fever reducers). The extract is also used to create aperitifs.
  • Distribution and Habitat: Cinchona calisaya, the source of Quina extract, is a tree from South America, found at elevations between 1,400 meters and higher.
  • Morphological Characteristics: The wood of the tree exhibits a color variation ranging from lighter golden brown to darker purplish red or burgundy.

Considerations for Pets

  • The information provided mentions that Quina is derived from the bark of Cinchona calisaya. As the bark may not be safe for pets, it is prudent to keep products containing it out of reach.

Considerations for Children

  • The information provided mentions that Quina is derived from the bark of Cinchona calisaya. As the bark may not be safe for children, it is prudent to keep products containing it out of reach.

Lottery

  • Quina refers to a lottery game in Brazil. Participants choose numbers and win prizes based on matching the drawn numbers. Drawings occur multiple times a week.

Other Usages

  • Video Game Character: "Quina Quen" is a playable character in Final Fantasy IX, known for their unique gender identity and love for eating frogs.
  • Place Name: Quina, California, is mentioned as a former settlement.
  • Restaurant: "Quina Creu" is a highly-rated restaurant in Palma de Mallorca.
  • People: "Quina" is used as a surname, and as a possible name.
  • Production Team: "Quina" is the name of a Stockholm/Miami-based production team.

Further Information

  • The text references various websites for lottery results, online dictionaries, and travel reviews, which can be consulted for more detailed information.