Species:
glanduloso-pubescens
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40(3): 360 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042158
Common Names
- Stevia glanduloso-pubescens
- Glandular Stevia
- Glandular Wild Stevia
Description
Stevia glanduloso-pubescens (also called glandular-pubescent stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia glanduloso-pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia glanduloso-pubescens is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia glanduloso-pubescens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms.
Where to Find Stevia glanduloso-pubescens
Stevia glanduloso-pubescens is found in the dry grasslands of Brazil and Paraguay.
Stevia glanduloso-pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia glanduloso-pubescens?
Stevia glanduloso-pubescens
What family does Stevia glanduloso-pubescens belong to?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Stevia glanduloso-pubescens?
Glanduloso-pubescens Stevia
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,