Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
origanoides
ID:
126869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126198



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Origanoides
  • Stevia Origanoides


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Description

Stevia origanoides (also called wild stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia origanoides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia origanoides is a white or yellowish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia origanoides is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a moist soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stevia origanoides

Stevia origanoides is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.

Stevia origanoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia origanoides?

Stevia origanoides

What is the family of Stevia origanoides?

Asteraceae

Where is Stevia origanoides found?

Chile

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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