Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pohliana
ID:
137491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 211 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136820



Common Names

  • Pohl's Stevia
  • Pohl's Sweet Herb
  • Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia pohliana (also called sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia pohliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia pohliana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia pohliana is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Stevia pohliana

Stevia pohliana is native to the Gran Chaco region of South America.

Stevia pohliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia pohliana?

Stevia pohliana

What is the common name of Stevia pohliana?

Pohl's Stevia

Where is Stevia pohliana found?

It is found in Brazil

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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