Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 166 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035185
Common Names
- Stevia
- Honey Leaf
- Sweet Leaf
Description
Stevia cuneata (also called Wedge-leafed Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in dry and rocky areas, as well as in humid areas with moderate temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia cuneata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stevia cuneata has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, triangular-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia cuneata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but it prefers sandy or gravelly soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Stevia cuneata
Stevia cuneata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Stevia cuneata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Stevia cuneata?
Stevia cuneata is native to South America, where it grows in dry, sandy soils.
What is the average height of Stevia cuneata?
Stevia cuneata typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.
What is the average lifespan of Stevia cuneata?
Stevia cuneata typically lives for up to 5 years.
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,