Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amambayensis
ID:
64551

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 90: 6, 84 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063880



Common Names

  • Stevia Amambayensis
  • Amambay Stevia
  • Amambay Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia amambayensis (also called Amambay Stevia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Paraguay and Brazil. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia amambayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia amambayensis is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are green with a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia amambayensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The seeds should be sown in a potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stevia amambayensis

Stevia amambayensis is native to Paraguay. It can be found in the wild in this region, as well as in some botanical gardens and nurseries.

Stevia amambayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia amambayensis?

Stevia amambayensis

What type of plant is Stevia amambayensis?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Stevia amambayensis?

It is native to Paraguay

Species in the Stevia genus

Stevia melancholica, Stevia perfoliata, Stevia commixta, Stevia pyrolifolia, Stevia elatior, Stevia monardifolia, Stevia ephemera, Stevia rebaudiana, Stevia porphyrea, Stevia pallida, Stevia fiebrigii, Stevia anadenotricha, Stevia cuzcoensis, Stevia eupatoria, Stevia hoppii, Stevia subpubescens, Stevia jaliscensis, Stevia orizabensis, Stevia leucosticta, Stevia hirsuta, Stevia jujuyensis, Stevia chacoensis, Stevia fruticosa, Stevia glandulosa, Stevia philippiana, Stevia setifera, Stevia purdiei, Stevia balansae, Stevia coahuilensis, Stevia dianthoidea, Stevia ovalis, Stevia totorensis, Stevia amblyolepis, Stevia aschenborniana, Stevia crassicephala, Stevia gilliesii, Stevia macvaughii, Stevia crenata, Stevia latifolia, Stevia chilapensis, Stevia micradenia, Stevia strotheriana, Stevia yalae, Stevia lucida, Stevia vernicosa, Stevia multiaristata, Stevia lilloi, Stevia trifida, Stevia suaveolens, Stevia plummerae,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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