Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
soratensis
ID:
64578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 560 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063907



Common Names

  • Stevia soratensis
  • Wild Stevia
  • Toothed Stevia


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Description

Stevia soratensis (also called Sorata Stevia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia soratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stevia soratensis var. mecoyensis B.L.Rob.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia soratensis is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are green with a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia soratensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The seeds should be sown in a potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stevia soratensis

Stevia soratensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Stevia soratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia soratensis?

Stevia soratensis

What type of plant is Stevia soratensis?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Stevia soratensis?

It is native to Paraguay

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,