Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puricana
ID:
1317594

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 97(1): 25, fig. 1, map 1 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330048



Common Names

  • Stevia Puricana
  • Puricana's Stevia
  • Puricana Stevia


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Description

Stevia puricana (also called Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia puricana is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a sweetener, as it has a sweet taste.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia puricana has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia puricana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Stevia puricana

Stevia puricana can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Stevia puricana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia puricana?

Stevia puricana

What is the common name of Stevia puricana?

Purple sweetleaf

What is the natural habitat of Stevia puricana?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.