Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 43: 28 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081135
Common Names
- Stevia
- Alate Stevia
- Winged Stevia
Synonyms
- Stevia liebmannii chiapensis B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Stevia alatipes (also called Wing-footed Stevia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, oval leaves with a silvery-green hue. It produces small, white flowers with five petals. It is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia alatipes is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia alatipes is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia alatipes is a perennial that is best grown in full sun. It is best propagated from seed sown in spring, or from cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be propagated from division in spring.
Where to Find Stevia alatipes
Stevia alatipes is native to South America and can be found in open, dry areas.
Stevia alatipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia alatipes?
Stevia alatipes
What is the family of Stevia alatipes?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Stevia alatipes?
High-stalked Stevia
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,