Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruziana
ID:
67553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 32(5): 33, pl. 2, fig. 6 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066882



Common Names

  • Cruziana Stevia
  • Stevia Cruziana
  • Stevia


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Description

Stevia cruziana (also called Cruz's Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South America and is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia cruziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia cruziana is a white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia cruziana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Stevia cruziana

Stevia cruziana is native to Bolivia and can be found in the departments of Beni, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz.

Stevia cruziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia cruziana?

Stevia cruziana

What is the common name of Stevia cruziana?

Cruziana Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia cruziana?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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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