Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
110168

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 100: 5 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109497



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweet Leaf
  • Discolor


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Description

Stevia discolor (also called White Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m and has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is found in coastal scrub and sand dune vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin inflammations and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia discolor has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia discolor can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in an area with low humidity and good air circulation.

Where to Find Stevia discolor

Stevia discolor can be found in dry grasslands and open woods in the southwestern United States.

Stevia discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia discolor?

Stevia discolor

What is the common name of Stevia discolor?

Toothed Stevia

What type of plant is Stevia discolor?

Perennial

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,

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