Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(2): 202. 1876 [1 Feb 1876]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083190
Common Names
- Stevia camporum
- Sweet Leaf
- Honey Leaf
Description
Stevia camporum (also called Stevia camporum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia camporum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stevia camporum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings have short, thin stems and small, round, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia camporum is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Stevia camporum
Stevia camporum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Stevia camporum FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Stevia camporum?
Stevia camporum prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Stevia camporum?
Stevia camporum prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What is the ideal light for Stevia camporum?
Stevia camporum prefers bright, indirect light.
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,