Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
9724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 167 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009053



Common Names

  • Stevia fruticosa
  • Bushy Stevia
  • Bushy Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia fruticosa (also called shrubby stevia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It typically grows in open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has a single stem with lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia fruticosa is used as a sweetener in food and beverages, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia fruticosa is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia fruticosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Stevia fruticosa

Stevia fruticosa is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Stevia fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia fruticosa?

Stevia fruticosa

What is the common name of Stevia fruticosa?

Shrubby Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia fruticosa?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-108768: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.