Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 204 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042192
Common Names
- Stevia cryptantha
- Cryptantha Stevia
- Stevia Cryptantha
Description
Stevia cryptantha (also called Cryptantha Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.5 meters. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia cryptantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural sweetener.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stevia cryptantha has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia cryptantha is an annual herb that is best propagated through seed. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9.
Where to Find Stevia cryptantha
Stevia cryptantha is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Stevia cryptantha FAQ
What is Stevia cryptantha?
Stevia cryptantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Stevia cryptantha found?
Stevia cryptantha is found in Mexico and Central America.
What are the uses of Stevia cryptantha?
Stevia cryptantha is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,