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yerba mate

Ilex paraguariensis

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, Seychelles, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Aquifoliales (Aquifoliales)

Species

Ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish yerba mate

French thé du Paraguay

German Mateteestrauch

Portuguese Caá

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of yerba mate?

The scientific name of yerba mate is Ilex paraguariensis. It belongs to the genus Ilex.

What is the conservation status of yerba mate?

yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does yerba mate live?

yerba mate is found in Distributed across Brazil, Seychelles, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Seychelles, United States.

What family does yerba mate belong to?

yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) belongs to the genus Ilex, which is part of the taxonomic family Aquifoliaceae.

What kingdom does yerba mate belong to?

yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of yerba mate?

The closest relatives of yerba mate in the genus Ilex include Naranjero salvaje, palo de yerba, Té, Catberry, Chinese holly.