Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligocephala
ID:
72516

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 117 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071845



Common Names

  • Oligocephala Stevia
  • Oligocephala Sweetleaf
  • Oligocephala Honeyleaf


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Description

Stevia oligocephala (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem that grows up to 20 cm tall and has white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia oligocephala is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating diabetes and hypertension.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia oligocephala has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia oligocephala is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Stevia oligocephala

Stevia oligocephala is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Stevia oligocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia oligocephala?

Stevia oligocephala

What is the natural habitat of Stevia oligocephala?

It is native to South America.

What are the uses of Stevia oligocephala?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

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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