Stevia incognita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incognita
ID:
86804
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grashoff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26(4): 357. 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086133
Common Names
- Incognita Stevia
- Stevia Incognita
- Incognita Sweetleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stevia incognita (also called Unknown Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem. It is native to South America and grows in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia incognita is used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia incognita is a white, star-shaped head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Stevia incognita is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.
Where to Find Stevia incognita
Stevia incognita is native to Mexico and can be found in montane forests.
Stevia incognita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia incognita?
Stevia incognita
What is the natural habitat of Stevia incognita?
It is native to South America.
What are the uses of Stevia incognita?
It is used as a sweetener and for medicinal purposes.
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-42518: Based on the initial data import
Jerold L. Grashoff (1945-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grashoff' in the authors string.