Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
132501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soejima, Yahara & K.Watan.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 388 (figs. 11, 14-11, (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131830



Common Names

  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Leaf
  • Sugar Leaf


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Description

Stevia rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia rotundifolia is used as a natural sweetener and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia rotundifolia has white flowers with a round shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia rotundifolia is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Stevia rotundifolia

Stevia rotundifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Stevia rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia rotundifolia?

Stevia rotundifolia

What is the family of Stevia rotundifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Stevia rotundifolia?

Round-leaved stevia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92688: Based on the initial data import
Akiko Soejima (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejima' in the authors string.
Tetsukazu Yahara (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yahara' in the authors string.
Kuniaki Watanabe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Watan.' in the authors string.