Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
3019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(15): 113 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002348



Common Names

  • Stevia Elatior
  • Elatior's Stevia
  • Elatior's Sweetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia bicrenata Klatt [unknown]
  • Stevia dissoluta Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Stevia elongata Kunth [unknown]
  • Stevia purpurascens Hieron. [unknown]
  • Stevia trichopoda Harv. & A.Gray ex A.Gray [deprecated]
  • Stevia trichopoda A.Gray [unknown]
  • Stevia elatior elatior [unknown]
  • Stevia elatior podophylla B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Stevia elatior dissoluta B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Stevia elongata purpurascens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Stevia enarthotricha Lag [unknown]
  • Ageratum viscosum Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Stevia podocephala DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia elatior austrina B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Stevia elatior typica B.L.Rob. [invalid]

Description

Stevia elatior (also called sweetleaf, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are opposite and have entire margins. It is found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia elatior is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a sweetener and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia elatior has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia elatior is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Stevia elatior

Stevia elatior is native to South America and can be found in moist, open habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Stevia elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia elatior?

Stevia elatior

What is the common name of Stevia elatior?

Elatior

What is the family of Stevia elatior?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Stevia elatior?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the flowering period of Stevia elatior?

Summer

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,

References