Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
67785

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 123 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067114



Common Names

  • Wild stevia
  • Divaricate stevia
  • Stevia divaricata


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Description

Stevia divaricata (also called Wild Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has small white flowers and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is native to South America and is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia divaricata is used as a natural sweetener and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia divaricata has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia divaricata is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stevia divaricata

Stevia divaricata is native to South America. It can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Stevia divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia divaricata?

Stevia divaricata

What is the common name of Stevia divaricata?

Divaricate stevia

Where is Stevia divaricata found?

Stevia divaricata is found in South 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,

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