Stevia eupatoria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eupatoria
ID:
6562
Status:
valid
Authors:
Edwards
Source:
gcc
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Botanical Register; consisting of coloured . . . 2: t. 93 1816
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005891
Common Names
- Stevia eupatoria
- Eupatorium Stevia
- Eupatorium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stevia eupatoria (also called Stevia, Eupatorium stevia, and Eupatorium rebaudianum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist soil and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia eupatoria is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and for its medicinal properties. It can also be used as a natural dye and can be used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stevia eupatoria has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stevia eupatoria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stevia eupatoria
Stevia eupatoria can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Stevia eupatoria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia eupatoria?
Stevia eupatoria
What is the common name of Stevia eupatoria?
Eupatorium stevia
Where is Stevia eupatoria native to?
It is native to Central and 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,
References
Sydenham Edwards (1768-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edwards' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251347-1: Based on the initial data import