Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bridgesii
ID:
90110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 377 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089439



Common Names

  • Bridges' Stevia
  • Bridges' Sweetleaf
  • Stevia bridgesii


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Description

Stevia bridgesii (also called Bridges' stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is used as a sweetener. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia bridgesii is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in the Caucasus and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Stevia bridgesii flower is a pale yellow color with a daisy-like form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia bridgesii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they germinate.

Where to Find Stevia bridgesii

Stevia bridgesii is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Stevia bridgesii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Stevia bridgesii?

Stevia bridgesii is native to the highlands of Bolivia and Peru.

What is the growth habit of Stevia bridgesii?

Stevia bridgesii is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What are the flowers of Stevia bridgesii like?

The flowers of Stevia bridgesii are small and white, with five petals.

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-45748: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.