Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porphyrea
ID:
4974

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9(4): 404, without latin desc (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004303



Common Names

  • Stevia porphyrea
  • Purple Stevia
  • Purple Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia porphyrea (also called Porphyrea Stevia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has a woody rootstock, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia porphyrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia porphyrea is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia porphyrea is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Stevia porphyrea

Stevia porphyrea is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Stevia porphyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia porphyrea?

Stevia porphyrea

What is the common name of Stevia porphyrea?

Purple Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia porphyrea?

Stevia porphyrea is native to South America

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,