Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dianthoidea
ID:
11789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(1): 4 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011118



Common Names

  • Stevia dianthoidea
  • Dianthoidea Stevia
  • Dianthoidea


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Description

Stevia dianthoidea (also called 'bitterleaf', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia dianthoidea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia dianthoidea is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia dianthoidea is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the divided plants should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Stevia dianthoidea

Stevia dianthoidea is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes. It is also found in parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Stevia dianthoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia dianthoidea?

Stevia dianthoidea

What is the common name of Stevia dianthoidea?

Dianthusleaf Stevia

Where is Stevia dianthoidea native to?

South America

What type of soil does Stevia dianthoidea prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

How tall does Stevia dianthoidea grow?

Up to 18 inches

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,