Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(13): 31 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052726
Common Names
- Stevia Deltoidea
- Deltoid Stevia
- Deltoid Sweetleaf
Description
Stevia deltoidea (also called Delta-Leaf Stevia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia deltoidea is used as a sweetener and as a medicinal herb to treat diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stevia deltoidea has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia deltoidea is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering, and should be pruned regularly to encourage branching and flowering. It is also susceptible to frost damage, so it should be protected during cold weather.
Where to Find Stevia deltoidea
Stevia deltoidea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Stevia deltoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia deltoidea?
Stevia deltoidea
What is the common name of Stevia deltoidea?
Deltoid Stevia
What is the natural habitat of Stevia deltoidea?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
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,