Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
satureifolia
ID:
55273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Lam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. 6: 317. 1802.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054602



Common Names

  • Satureifolia Stevia
  • Sweetleaf Stevia
  • Stevia Satureifolia


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Synonyms

  • Nothites satureiaefolia DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia satureiaefolia (Lam.) Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Stevia linearis Gillies ex Baker [unknown]
  • Mikania saturejifolia (Lam.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Stevia linariifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia linearifolia steudel [deprecated]
  • Stevia satureiaefolia satureiaefolia [unknown]
  • Eupatorium saturejifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium satureiifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Stevia tenuifolia D.Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Nothites angustifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Stevia linearifolia Steud. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium saturejoides ventanensis Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Stevia satureifolia (also called Wild Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter and has a slender, branching stem. The leaves are opposite, ovate to lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. The flower heads are in dense clusters, and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia satureifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a natural sweetener and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia satureifolia is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia satureifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed. Water the seed bed regularly and keep it weed-free.

Where to Find Stevia satureifolia

Stevia satureifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Stevia satureifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia satureifolia?

Stevia satureifolia

What is the family of Stevia satureifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Stevia satureifolia?

Mexican Stevia

What is the habitat of Stevia satureifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Stevia satureifolia?

April to October

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