Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ophryodonta
ID:
123494

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 104: 7 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122823



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweetleaf
  • Honeyleaf


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Description

Stevia ophryodonta (also called Stevia dentata, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is found in dry, open grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia ophryodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia ophryodonta is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single basal leaf and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia ophryodonta is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Stevia ophryodonta

Stevia ophryodonta is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Stevia ophryodonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia ophryodonta?

Stevia ophryodonta

What is the common name of Stevia ophryodonta?

Ophryodont Stevia

What is the habitat of Stevia ophryodonta?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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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