Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
46130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 740 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045459



Common Names

  • Alternate-Leaf Stevia
  • Stevia Alternifolia
  • Honey Leaf


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Description

Stevia alternifolia (also called Alternifolia Stevia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, thin, dark green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia alternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia alternifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia alternifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate drought. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Stevia alternifolia

Stevia alternifolia is native to the subtropical and tropical regions of South America, and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Stevia alternifolia FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Stevia alternifolia?

Stevia alternifolia prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What is the best way to propagate Stevia alternifolia?

Stevia alternifolia can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division.

How much sunlight does Stevia alternifolia need?

Stevia alternifolia prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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,