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Paraguay tea

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 (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Aquifoliales (อันดับเน่าใน)

Species

Ilex paraguariensis (Paraguay tea)

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 Paraguay tea?

The scientific name of Paraguay tea is Ilex paraguariensis. It belongs to the genus Ilex.

What is the conservation status of Paraguay tea?

Paraguay tea (Ilex paraguariensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Paraguay tea live?

Paraguay tea 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 Paraguay tea belong to?

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

What kingdom does Paraguay tea belong to?

Paraguay tea (Ilex paraguariensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Paraguay tea?

The closest relatives of Paraguay tea in the genus Ilex include African Holly, American Holly, Appalachian Tea, Argentina Holly, Box-Leaf Holly.