Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samaipatensis
ID:
132285

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 15 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131614



Common Names

  • Stevia samaipatensis
  • Samaipata Stevia
  • Samaipata Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia samaipatensis (also called Samai, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Bolivia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia samaipatensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia samaipatensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia samaipatensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in early spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Stevia samaipatensis

Stevia samaipatensis can be found in Bolivia.

Stevia samaipatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia samaipatensis?

Stevia samaipatensis

What is the common name of Stevia samaipatensis?

Samaipata stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia samaipatensis?

Stevia samaipatensis is found in dry, rocky, and grassy areas of the Andes Mountains

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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