Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuhnioides
ID:
61962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby ex B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 7 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061291



Common Names

  • Stevia Kuhnioides
  • Kuhn's Stevia
  • Kuhn's Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia kuhnioides (also called Kuhn's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru. It has a woody base and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate. It grows in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia kuhnioides is used as a sweetener and has many medicinal uses, including treating diabetes, hypertension, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia kuhnioides is white and star-shaped. It has five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia kuhnioides is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Provide full sun to partial shade and water regularly.

Where to Find Stevia kuhnioides

Stevia kuhnioides is native to South America and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is available from nurseries and online retailers.

Stevia kuhnioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia kuhnioides?

Stevia kuhnioides

What is the common name of Stevia kuhnioides?

Kuhn's Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia kuhnioides?

Dry, rocky slopes in the western United States

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-18316: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.