Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
114516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Icon. iv. 32. t. 354.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113845



Common Names

  • Stevia Salicifolia
  • Stevia Plant
  • Salicifolia Plant


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Description

Stevia salicifolia (also called Willow-Leaved Stevia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Paraguay. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist areas and is found in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia salicifolia is used as a sweetener in food and beverages, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stevia salicifolia var. collodes B.L.Rob.
Stevia salicifolia var. virgulifera B.L.Rob.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia salicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia salicifolia is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Stevia salicifolia

Stevia salicifolia is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Stevia salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia salicifolia?

Stevia salicifolia

What is the common name of Stevia salicifolia?

Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia salicifolia?

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,

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