Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
112680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 165 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112009



Common Names

  • Alpine Sweetleaf
  • Alpine Stevia
  • Sweetleaf


Searching for Stevia alpina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Stevia schickendantzii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Stevia alpina alpina [unknown]

Description

Stevia alpina (also called 'Alpine Stevia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia alpina is used as a sweetener in food and beverages and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia alpina is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Stevia alpina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia alpina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Stevia alpina

Stevia alpina is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.

Stevia alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia alpina?

Stevia alpina

What is the common name of Stevia alpina?

Alpine stevia

What are the uses of Stevia alpina?

It is used as a sweetener, a medicinal herb, and as an ornamental plant.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7140: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.