Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 369 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023518
Common Names
- Stevia
- Sweetleaf
- Candy Leaf
Description
Stevia baccharifolia (also called Wild Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia baccharifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia baccharifolia is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia baccharifolia is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Stevia baccharifolia
Stevia baccharifolia is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Stevia baccharifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia baccharifolia?
Stevia baccharifolia
What is the common name of Stevia baccharifolia?
Baccharis-leaved Stevia
What is the natural habitat of Stevia baccharifolia?
Stevia baccharifolia is found in dry, open woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
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,