Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
123283

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 617 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122612

Common Names

  • Revoluta Daisy
  • Stevia Daisy
  • Stevia

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Description

Stevia revoluta (also called honey leaf, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, pointed leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations and is often found in meadows, prairies and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia revoluta is used as a sweetener, for its essential oils, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia revoluta has white flowers with a central disc of yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia revoluta is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Stevia revoluta

Stevia revoluta is native to Central and South America and can be found in open woods and grasslands.

Stevia revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia revoluta?

Stevia revoluta

What is the common name of Stevia revoluta?

Revolute Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia revoluta?

Grassy and rocky slopes

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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