👉 The term "quiinaceae" is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which includes about 30 genera and around 1000 species. These plants are commonly known as quinine trees or "quinine bushes." They have a wide range of leafy leaves that can be used for medicinal purposes due to their high content of quinine, an alkaloid found in the plant's bark. The specific genus (quiinaceae) is named after