Cinchona tree is an example of ___________.

Mangrove plant

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Medicinal plant

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Desert plant

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Deciduous plant

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Solution

The correct option is A Medicinal plant
Cinchona is a shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. It’s a flowering plant native of South American forests.
It is a medicinal herb which is a muscle relaxant. It is used to control shivering especially in case of malaria.
This is the National Tree of Peru.

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