Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitopoda
ID:
128646

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 80: 8 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127975



Common Names

  • Mitopoda Stevia
  • Sweetleaf Stevia
  • Honeyleaf Stevia


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Description

Stevia mitopoda (also called Mitopoda Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and a solitary flower head. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia mitopoda is used as a natural sweetener and as a medicinal plant for treating diabetes and obesity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia mitopoda has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia mitopoda is a perennial herb that is propagated through seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Stevia mitopoda

Stevia mitopoda can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Stevia mitopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia mitopoda?

Stevia mitopoda

What is the common name of Stevia mitopoda?

Mitopod Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia mitopoda?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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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