Stevia lasioclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasioclada
ID:
83028
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grashoff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 362 [-363], fig. 8 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082357
Common Names
- Tiny Leaf Stevia
- Lasioclada Stevia
- Sweet Leaf Stevia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stevia lasioclada (also called Lasioclada Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia lasioclada is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia lasioclada is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are round, with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stevia lasioclada is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by collecting seeds in late summer and sowing them in the spring.
Where to Find Stevia lasioclada
Stevia lasioclada can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South America.
Stevia lasioclada FAQ
What are the common names of Stevia lasioclada?
Common names of Stevia lasioclada include woolly stevia and woolly sweetleaf.
What is the optimal growing environment for Stevia lasioclada?
Stevia lasioclada prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the typical flowering period for Stevia lasioclada?
Stevia lasioclada typically flowers from April to June.
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-38871: Based on the initial data import
Jerold L. Grashoff (1945-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grashoff' in the authors string.