Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaga
ID:
88913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 165 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088242



Common Names

  • Vaga Stevia
  • Stevia Vaga
  • Vagabond Stevia


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Description

Stevia vaga (also called Wild Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a slender stem and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are narrow and lacy, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia vaga is used as a sweetener, a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia vaga is a small, white flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia vaga can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stevia vaga

Stevia vaga is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.

Stevia vaga FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Stevia vaga?

Stevia vaga is native to South America, where it grows in tropical forests and grasslands.

What is the size of Stevia vaga?

Stevia vaga is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 1 to 3 feet.

What are the flowers of Stevia vaga like?

The flowers of Stevia vaga are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center.

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-44580: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.