Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
79988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 238 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079317



Common Names

  • Congesta
  • Stevia
  • Toothed Stevia


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Description

Stevia congesta (also called Congested Stevia, among many other common names) is a small shrub of the family Asteraceae. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia congesta is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia congesta is a yellow disc floret, the seed is a small achene and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia congesta is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Stevia congesta

Stevia congesta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Stevia congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia congesta?

Stevia congesta

What is the common name of Stevia congesta?

Congested Stevia

What type of climate does Stevia congesta prefer?

Stevia congesta prefers a warm, humid climate

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251305-1: Based on the initial data import