Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monardifolia
ID:
3292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(15): 115 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002621



Common Names

  • Stevia monardifolia
  • Monardifolia Stevia
  • Stevia


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Synonyms

  • Stevia trachelioides DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia monardifolia repens B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Stevia monardifolia monardifolia [unknown]
  • Stevia monardifolia macrophylla B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Stevia monardifolia (also called sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia monardifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural sweetener. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia monardifolia has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia monardifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Stevia monardifolia

Stevia monardifolia is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Stevia monardifolia FAQ

What type of plant is Stevia monardifolia?

Stevia monardifolia is a flowering plant in the aster family.

Where is Stevia monardifolia found?

Stevia monardifolia is found in the western United States and Canada.

What is the scientific classification of Stevia monardifolia?

Stevia monardifolia is a member of the Asteraceae family and the genus Stevia.

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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