👉 Cinchonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia. They are characterized by their large, elongated, curved leaves that grow along the stem like a cactus, and their distinctive, needle-like flowers that can be either yellow or white, with red or purple centers. Cinchonia is native to many different climates and has been cultivated for centuries as a source of