Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabulonis
ID:
126676

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 14 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126005



Common Names

  • Sugarleaf
  • Sweetleaf
  • Honeyleaf


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Description

Stevia sabulonis (also called Sand Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the dry regions of South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and serrated. Its flowers are white and its fruits are small achenes. It grows in sandy soils, in dry meadows, and in the edges of deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia sabulonis is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and daisy-like flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as an accent plant in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia sabulonis has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia sabulonis is an evergreen perennial native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stevia sabulonis

Stevia sabulonis is found in the Canary Islands.

Stevia sabulonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia sabulonis?

Stevia sabulonis

What is the common name of Stevia sabulonis?

Sand stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia sabulonis?

Sandy and gravelly soils

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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