Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenulata
ID:
84474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 211 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083803



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweetleaf
  • Honeyleaf


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Description

Stevia crenulata (also called Crenulate Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has small, white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia crenulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia crenulata is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia crenulata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated from seed in spring or autumn, or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Stevia crenulata

Stevia crenulata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Stevia crenulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia crenulata?

Stevia crenulata

Where is Stevia crenulata found?

Stevia crenulata is found in South America, mainly in Brazil.

What are the characteristics of Stevia crenulata?

Stevia crenulata is an herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.

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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