Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stolonifera
ID:
25786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yahara & Soejima

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79: 35 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025115



Common Names

  • Stoloniferous Stevia
  • Creeping Stevia
  • Stoloniferous Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia stolonifera (also called Creeping stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in areas of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia stolonifera is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a natural sweetener and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia stolonifera is small, white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia stolonifera is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stevia stolonifera

Stevia stolonifera is native to Bolivia and Peru. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open grasslands, scrub, and steppe.

Stevia stolonifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia stolonifera?

Stevia stolonifera

What is the family of Stevia stolonifera?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Stevia stolonifera?

Stoloniferous Stevia

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-124260: Based on the initial data import
Akiko Soejima (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejima' in the authors string.
Tetsukazu Yahara (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yahara' in the authors string.