Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Grashoff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 24(4): 392 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004623
Common Names
- Stevia anadenotricha
- Anadenotricha Stevia
- Anadenotricha Sweetleaf
Description
Stevia anadenotricha (also called sweet leaf, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas and can be found in grasslands, forests, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia anadenotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia anadenotricha is white with a single head and a long stem. The seed is small, oval shaped and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia anadenotricha is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower. It is best to start the seeds indoors in the late winter and transplant them outdoors in the spring.
Where to Find Stevia anadenotricha
Stevia anadenotricha can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Stevia anadenotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia anadenotricha?
Stevia anadenotricha
What is the common name of Stevia anadenotricha?
Anadenotricha Stevia
What is the natural habitat of Stevia anadenotricha?
Stevia anadenotricha is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.
What is the flowering season of Stevia anadenotricha?
Stevia anadenotricha typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the lifespan of Stevia anadenotricha?
Stevia anadenotricha is an annual plant, so it has a lifespan of one year.
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,