Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticaefolia
ID:
47641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Billb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. 1: 13. 1817.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046970



Common Names

  • Upright Stevia
  • Upright Sweetleaf
  • Upright Sweet Herb


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Description

Stevia urticaefolia (also called Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia urticaefolia is used as a natural sweetener and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia urticaefolia has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia urticaefolia is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Stevia urticaefolia

Stevia urticaefolia is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Stevia urticaefolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia urticaefolia?

Stevia urticaefolia

What is the common name of Stevia urticaefolia?

Nettle-leaved Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia urticaefolia?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed sites in the western United States.

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,

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