Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cathartica
ID:
96744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. iii. 55.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096073



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Honeywort
  • Sweet Leaf


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Description

Stevia cathartica (also called 'Common Stevia', among many other common names) is an erect, branched, annual herb. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem which is usually branched. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia cathartica is a sweet-tasting plant that is often used as a natural sweetener in foods and beverages. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia cathartica is a small white flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia cathartica is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Stevia cathartica

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

Stevia cathartica FAQ

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Stevia cathartica

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Asteraceae

What is the common name of Stevia cathartica?

Wild Stevia

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-52228: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.