Stevia potosina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potosina
ID:
51551
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soejima
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 386-388. 2001.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050880
Common Names
- Potosina Stevia
- Potosina Sweetleaf
- Potosina Wild Stevia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stevia potosina (also called Sweetleaf, Sugarleaf, and Sweet Honey Leaf, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia potosina is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia potosina is yellow and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and has a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stevia potosina is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Stevia potosina
Stevia potosina can be found in dry, rocky soils in Mexico and Central America.
Stevia potosina FAQ
What are the common names of Stevia potosina?
Common names of Stevia potosina include Potosi Sweetleaf and Potosi Stevia
What is the growth habit of Stevia potosina?
Stevia potosina is an upright, clump-forming perennial with a woody base
What is the native range of Stevia potosina?
Stevia potosina is native to the southeastern United States
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,
References
Akiko Soejima (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejima' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321909-2: Based on the initial data import