Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
connata
ID:
122653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 27 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121982

Common Names

  • Stevia connata
  • Twinleaf Stevia
  • Narrowleaf Stevia

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Description

Stevia connata (also called 'Connate Sweetleaf', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and a short stem. It typically grows in moist grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia connata is used as a sweetener and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia connata is white and has a small, tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia connata is an evergreen perennial native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stevia connata

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

Stevia connata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia connata?

Stevia connata

What is the common name of Stevia connata?

Connate Stevia

What is the family of Stevia connata?

Asteraceae

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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