Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
132983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 291 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132312



Common Names

  • Stevia Petiolata
  • Petiolata Stevia
  • Stevia


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Description

Stevia petiolata (also called Petiolate Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia petiolata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which include treating diabetes, hypertension, and other metabolic disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia petiolata is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia petiolata is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and water regularly until established.

Where to Find Stevia petiolata

Stevia petiolata can be found in the subtropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Paraguay.

Stevia petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia petiolata?

Stevia petiolata

What is the common name of Stevia petiolata?

Petiolate Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia petiolata?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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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