Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
46028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(15): 114 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045357



Common Names

  • Tomentosa
  • Stevia
  • Stevia Tomentosa


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Synonyms

  • Stevia batesii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Stevia tomentosa seatonii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Stevia tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]
  • Stevia incanescens Lag. [unknown]

Description

Stevia tomentosa (also called woolly stevia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia tomentosa is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia tomentosa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. It can also be propagated from division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stevia tomentosa

Stevia tomentosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Stevia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia tomentosa?

Stevia tomentosa

What type of plant is Stevia tomentosa?

Herb

What is the common name of Stevia tomentosa?

Woolly 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