Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jujuyensis
ID:
8921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 15: 322, f. 2 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008250

Common Names

  • Stevia Jujuyensis
  • Jujuyensis Stevia
  • Stevia

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Description

Stevia jujuyensis (also called Jujuy Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia jujuyensis is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia jujuyensis has small white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia jujuyensis is a perennial shrub native to Argentina. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Stevia jujuyensis

Stevia jujuyensis can be found in the Jujuy Province of Argentina.

Stevia jujuyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia jujuyensis?

Stevia jujuyensis

What type of plant is Stevia jujuyensis?

Stevia jujuyensis is a herb

Where is Stevia jujuyensis native to?

Stevia jujuyensis is native to Argentina

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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