Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiatica
ID:
63456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perkins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49(2): 222 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062785



Common Names

  • Cardiatica Stevia
  • Cardiatica Sweetleaf
  • Cardiatica Honeyleaf


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Description

Stevia cardiatica (also called Cardiatis Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small white flowers and grows to about 1 meter in height. It is found in dry areas, such as scrubland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia cardiatica is used as a natural sweetener and as a sugar substitute. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia cardiatica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia cardiatica is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is possible, but cuttings are the preferred method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established themselves.

Where to Find Stevia cardiatica

Stevia cardiatica is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Stevia cardiatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia cardiatica?

Stevia cardiatica

What is the common name of Stevia cardiatica?

Cardiac Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia cardiatica?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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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