Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
20985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 27 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020314



Common Names

  • Stevia suaveolens
  • Fragrant Stevia
  • Fragrant Sweetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia mollis Schrad. ex DC. [deprecated]
  • Stevia leucantha Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Stevia mollis SCHRADER [deprecated]
  • Stevia nepetaefolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Stevia nepetifolia leucantha (Schlecht.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Stevia nepetaefolia mollis (schrad ex DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Stevia nepetaefolia leucantha (Schlecht.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Stevia pubescens Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia tomentosa S.Schauer [unknown]
  • Bulbostylis nepetaefolia (Kunth) DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia nepetifolia nepetifolia [unknown]
  • Stevia nepetifolia nepetifolia [unknown]
  • Stevia nepetaefolia nepetaefolia [unknown]
  • Stevia nepetifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Stevia mollis Schrad. [unknown]

Description

Stevia suaveolens (also called Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia suaveolens is a yellow-greenish color with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia suaveolens is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in the fall and the plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.

Where to Find Stevia suaveolens

Stevia suaveolens can be found in the wild in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Stevia suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia suaveolens?

Stevia suaveolens

What is the common name of Stevia suaveolens?

Fragrant Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia suaveolens?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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