Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apensis
ID:
120669

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 90: 7, 84 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119998



Common Names

  • Stevia Apensis
  • Apensis Stevia
  • Apensis Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia apensis (also called 'apenstaart', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and a woody stem. It grows in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia apensis is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a sweetener. It is also used as an herbal remedy for diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia apensis is white and tubular, with a single head of small flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia apensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers, but needs to be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Stevia apensis

Stevia apensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Stevia apensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia apensis?

Stevia apensis

What is the common name of Stevia apensis?

Mountain Sweet

What is the natural habitat of Stevia apensis?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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,

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