Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santacruzensis
ID:
77167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 731 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076496



Common Names

  • Santa Cruz Stevia
  • Hairy Stevia
  • White-Flowered Stevia


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Description

Stevia santacruzensis (also called Santa Cruz Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and hairy stems. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia santacruzensis is used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. It has been used to sweeten food and drinks for centuries and is known to have medicinal benefits, such as helping to reduce blood pressure and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia santacruzensis is white, with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia santacruzensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is relatively easy to cultivate and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Stevia santacruzensis

Stevia santacruzensis is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Stevia santacruzensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia santacruzensis?

Stevia santacruzensis

What is the common name of Stevia santacruzensis?

Santa Cruz stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia santacruzensis?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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