Stevia sanguinea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
36422
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 714 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035751
Common Names
- Bloody Stevia
- Bloody Stevia Plant
- Sanguine Stevia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stevia sanguinea (also called Bloodleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in moist soils, usually in meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia sanguinea is used as an herbal tea and as a sweetener in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia sanguinea is yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stevia sanguinea is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse, and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a sandy, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Stevia sanguinea
Lisianthius chimantensis is native to Venezuela and can be found in moist forests.
Stevia sanguinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia sanguinea?
Stevia sanguinea
What are the common names of Stevia sanguinea?
Bloodleaf, Blood-leaf Stevia
What is the habitat of Stevia sanguinea?
Stevia sanguinea is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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-134577: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.