Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarijensis
ID:
122306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40(3): 362 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121635



Common Names

  • Stevia Tarijensis
  • Tarijensis Stevia
  • Stevia Tarijensis


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Description

Stevia tarijensis (also called Tarija stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes of Bolivia and Argentina. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia tarijensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia tarijensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia tarijensis is a perennial herb that is native to the highlands of Bolivia and Argentina. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stevia tarijensis

Stevia tarijensis is native to the mountains of central and southern Bolivia.

Stevia tarijensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia tarijensis?

Stevia tarijensis

What type of plant is Stevia tarijensis?

A perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Stevia tarijensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,