Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
okadae
ID:
72284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1(3): 13. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071613



Common Names

  • Stevia okadae
  • Okada's Stevia
  • Okada's Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia okadae (also called 'Okada's Sweetleaf', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a small, white flower and grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia okadae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia okadae has yellow flowers that are arranged in a corymb. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are hairy and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia okadae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Stevia okadae

Stevia okadae can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Italy and Spain.

Stevia okadae FAQ

What is the common name of Stevia okadae?

Japanese Sweetleaf

What type of soil does Stevia okadae prefer?

Well-drained soil

What type of climate does Stevia okadae prefer?

Warm, humid climates

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-2838: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.