Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
66771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abhandlungen der Koniglichen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften zu Gottingen 24: 166 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066100



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Boliviensis Stevia
  • Boliviensis Sweetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia nepetifolia Beauverd ex Herzog [unknown]

Description

Stevia boliviensis (also called Bolivian Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves native to Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia boliviensis is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia boliviensis is yellow in color, with a daisy-like shape and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia boliviensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Stevia boliviensis

Stevia boliviensis is native to Bolivia and can also be found in parts of Argentina and Paraguay.

Stevia boliviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia boliviensis?

Stevia boliviensis

What is the common name of Stevia boliviensis?

Bolivian Sweetleaf

What is the natural habitat of Stevia boliviensis?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Bolivia and Peru

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-22993: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.