Stevia alpina var. alpina
Stevia alpina var. alpina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Stevia alpina var. alpina, is a rare medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found in specific high-altitude habitats, it is valued for its unique phytochemical profile. This variety offers distinct therapeutic potential, making it a subject of interest for natural pharmacology and herbal wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Stevia Schickendantzii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stevia alpina var. alpinaSynonyms
- Stevia schickendantzii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, the variety alpinus is categorized under the genus Stevia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Stevia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the specific region of Southern South America. Its natural habitat is concentrated in the northwestern territories of Argentina. Because of this restricted range, it is considered an endemic species to this particular area. The unique environmental conditions of the Argentine Northwest support its specialized growth requirements. Consequently, its geographical distribution remains highly localized within these mountainous landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Stevia alpina var. alpina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Estafietin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Estafietin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Estafietin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)