Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
46677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 728 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046006



Common Names

  • Stevia procumbens
  • Procumbent Stevia
  • Procumbent Sweetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia procumbens procumbens [unknown]
  • Stevia procumbens procumbens [unknown]

Description

Stevia procumbens (also called Wild Stevia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia procumbens is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia procumbens has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia procumbens is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Stevia procumbens

Stevia procumbens is native to Central and South America and can be found in wet, tropical forests and disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Stevia procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia procumbens?

Stevia procumbens

What are the common names of Stevia procumbens?

Procumbent Stevia

What is the habitat of Stevia procumbens?

Stevia procumbens is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

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