Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruzii
ID:
117512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grashoff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 348[-351], fig. 2 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116841



Common Names

  • Stevia cruzii
  • Cruz's Stevia
  • Cruz's Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia cruzii (also called Cruz's Stevia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open meadows and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hypnum lescurii is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, and can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in the soil. It is also used in the production of potpourri and as a decorative element in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia cruzii has small yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia cruzii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist soil. Place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stevia cruzii

Stevia cruzii is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Stevia cruzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia cruzii?

Stevia cruzii

What is the common name of Stevia cruzii?

Cruz's Sweetleaf

Where is Stevia cruzii native to?

Brazil

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-78223: Based on the initial data import
Jerold L. Grashoff (1945-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grashoff' in the authors string.