Status:
valid
Authors:
Soejima & Yahara
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 388 (-389; figs. 12, 1 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049642
Common Names
- Stevia scabrelloides
- Scabrelloides Stevia
- Stevia
Description
Stevia scabrelloides (also called Rough stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to a height of about 30 cm. It is native to South America. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia scabrelloides is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia scabrelloides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flat disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia scabrelloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Stevia scabrelloides
Stevia scabrelloides is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South America.
Stevia scabrelloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia scabrelloides?
Stevia scabrelloides
What is the common name of Stevia scabrelloides?
Stevia scabrelloides
Where is Stevia scabrelloides found?
Stevia scabrelloides is found in South America
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,