Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypomalaca
ID:
91123

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 90: 13, 120 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090452



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • False Sweetleaf
  • False Sweet Leaf


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Description

Stevia hypomalaca (also called Dwarf Stevia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Central and South America and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia hypomalaca is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its beautiful white flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia hypomalaca has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia hypomalaca is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of existing plants or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Stevia hypomalaca

Stevia hypomalaca is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Stevia hypomalaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia hypomalaca?

Stevia hypomalaca

What is the common name of Stevia hypomalaca?

Smooth Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia hypomalaca?

Grasslands, pastures, and disturbed sites

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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